The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1878-11-13
WEDNESDAY. NOV. Is. 1878.
Champion ScuIl Race mt Montreal.
HAYLAN WINS BY A LENGTH AND QUARTER IN
THIRTY-sIx MINUTES AND TWENTY
TWO SECONDS


TWO SECONDS.
Prom the Philadelphia (Pa) Timss.l
MONTREAL, October 3.
The morning opened bright and clear. with
stiff southwest breeze blowing and the water
rough. Towards noon it Gained down, until the
course presented a surface smooth as glass and
sparkling in the sun. 1t having been agreed pre-.
viously that the race should be rowed between
two and Ave o'clock, arrangements we're made |
for bringing it of as early as possible, lest the |
wind might rise again and spoil the sport for |
another day at least. kilograms we're dispatched |
from the course 10 Montreal announcing the |
cheering prospects for the great event and sum- |
moning all officials to put in an appearance |
promptly. Up TO one o'clock few people had ar
rived as it was uncertain whether, after all the
race would really take place. About two o'clock |
the referee, Sheriff Harding, of ST. John, n. B.,
came on board the steamer Gatineau, where the
members of the press were congregated, and
consulting with the judges appointed by the
contestants, expressed his intention Of ut once
going over the course to see If the buoys were
all in their places. Owing to delays his start did
not take place till 2.30. During all this time
strong breeze was getting up. AS the steamer
passed the different quarter flags were flying,
while on the banks people were gathering to sur
vey the proceedings. To the north clouds we're
lowering, portending thunder storm. On ar
irving al the turning buoys it was found that the
one to the south had drifted at least hundred
feet. The buoys we're situated about two hun
bred feet apart, and each man bad to turn from
left 10 right, according to the articles. To pre-
vent trouble q man was sent to readjust the
turning buoys and instructed to stay by them
until the men passed them.
DRAWING FOR POSITIONS.
On the boat the representatives of the men
drew for positions, Hanlsn obtaining the choice
and taking the outside to the south, thereby get
ting on the lee Of isle Dorval, the largest island
Oh the course. Mr.. Rankin, of the Boston Her
aid was appointed judge for Courtney, Mr..
Davis, of Toronto, acting for Hanlan. Stanley
Reynolds. of Rochester, who was on the boat ia
Courtney's interest, stopped at the turn to see
that the buoys were properly rounded. Before
the steamer left the buoys the sky to the north
west became completely dsrkened, lightning be-
gan to fash and thunder TO roll and hail and rain
to pour, though in the east and over the starting
point 1t continued clear. The referee remarked
that the weathe. looked about as bad as 1t could.
By the time the steamer returned 10 the starting
point the storm. which was exceedingly violent,
had passed over and the water, which had been
very much rufied. became placid again. The sun
coming out in full force and the wind dying
away, it was immediately resolved to bring off
the race. Meantime train after tralD had come
rushing in. increasing the number of visitors to
such an extent that fully 10000 people had con-
gregated on every point of vantage, it being GER
tain the race would be rowed. Sheriff Harding
finally announced to the judges appointed by the
contestants that he intended TO have the race
roWed aud should call out the men by four wills
ties from the steamer. This occurred about AIS
P. N, and after waiting some little time. during
which Hanlan and Courtney were notified the
steamer proceeded from the dock to point near
the contestants quarters, when the signals TO
come out were given. They we're obeyed with
alacrty, the Canadian champion being the first
to make his appearance. He wore blue shirt,
with red trimming, having on his head q red cap.
He was followed without delay by his antagonist,
who had on q white shirt, with blue star on
the breast and sky-blue cap. Both men as
they passed towards the starting point were
heartily cheered by the people on the stands and
bsrges on the river. AS they approached the
press steamer they were eagerly scrutinized.
There was striking contrast between the men.
Hanlan was fair. with clear, bright skin, while
Courtney was dark and tawny as an aborigine.
They were both in splendid condition, their mus.
cles standing out on their arms and legs like
huge knots. With considerable dexterity they
Wuccicu LuciI OOdLS III Illus, WltQ lQey were I'M
mediatey taken hold of and held by the parties
stationed at the starting buoys A few moments
delay occurred while the judges barge was placed
in position. after which the referee asked if all
were ready. AYE. ave." having been answered
by the aquatic heroes, the signal go" was given
| at 456.
TIE MEN OFF,
The men dipped sheir sculls together and sent
their frail shells forward with terrific force Han
Ian making 81 and Courtney 80 strokes to the
minute. They appeared TO be taking it easily
for the first half mile, waiting race seemingly
being determined on. Up to the fret half mile
broy no petceptble difference could be discerned.
The men were pulling slow and steady stroke,
Courtney especially so. Their style of rowing
was somewhat similar the Americans being q
little jerky as compared with bis rivals foil, easy
and graceful sweep. Before reaching the half
mile signal boat Hanlan drove the nose of bis
craft in advance of Courtneys SHE'LL He MAN.
tanned this position until be passed, when the
red flag went up, indicating Hanlan's supremacy
so far. Cheers from the Canadians on the press
steamer greeted the appearance of their fuvorte g
colors. The next half mile was repetition of
the FIRST Hanlan made some beautiful and effec-
tive sweeps with his sculls and still maintained
the lead. The mile was done in seven minutes.
Passing INTO the second mile the surface of the
water was rather more ruffled, in consequence of
which both men steered for the lee of Isle Cour.
ellles. When close TO the land and in calm
water Courtney made a determined effort to
overhaul his opponent, and succeeding, drew in
advance, placing at least q boat-Iength of day
light between him and Hanlan The latter had
eased Oh 10 about twenty-strokes to the minute,
while Courtney made thirty-one in long, slow
strokes They competed for some distance
Courtney slightly increasing his advantage Rain
DOW began to fall briskiy, but it did not last
more than few minutes, when it cleared off, As
the contestants passed the small speck OF land
called Dixie's Island they were again neck and
neck in the race, but on approaching the two
mile signal boat Hanan drew to the front and
passed about length and half ahead. Time
OF second mile, minutes. At Isle D'OrvaI
Courtney rowed tremendous stroke, steering
straight for his turn buoy, but having diverged
very much BY getting under The lee of the island
Hanlan obtained slight advantage, and drew
almost imperceptibly ahead, turning his rounding
buoy In twenty-one minutes aud TWENTY-FIVE
seconds from the start, Courtney only about five
seconds behind. Both men lay to their oars,
and with any amount Of vim strove to obtain an
advantage. but unsuccessfully. At this time only
about the length of boat and half separated
them, their boats being nearly abreast the press
boat which bad laid 10 while they passed the
buoys. On their return they swept past in mag
nhcent style, each man bending to his work
with a will and nervad he the chaars IF ,ha sro.