The Hawaiian gazette., 1884-11-19
An Official Celebration.
ANNUAL SPORTS ON THE WAVE.

| Ihe lth inst, was the day ofheially announced
| as that upon which the Government would cele-
/ brate the anniversary Of His Maiesty's birth, he
| having attained his 18th year on the preceding
| day, Sunday, Nov. 18th. The occasion, His Ma
iesty's birthday, has for some time past been no.
table, particularly for the indulgence in sports,
| the waters Of the haTbOr, yncthing rowing, swim
ming, and other aquatic contests being the feat
ures Of the day.
The unsatisfactory manner in which the races
have been run and the prizes, to which the public
had generously subscribed, obtained by parties Eat
their swee twill and pleasure" was not pleas
ing and as result. the Myrtle and Honolulu Clubs
have sprung into existence and now hold the fort
The Regatta this year under the auspices of q
| committee chosen from the different boat clubs,
who in turn appointed subcommittee and ar
| ranged the programme of events. Although there
| was but little enthusiasm eyinced the races were
successfully run, and everything was carried out as
per card to the sO-dOing Of which the members
| of the Honolulu Yacht and Boat Club contributed
| IN great degree, their presence being noticeable
| identity.
Last Monday was beautiful day, the wind
light, weather although warm was pleasant and
the sea smooth. At early morn from the iron Tor
BRASS Threats of the Water Battery guns a salute
beched forth, in honor of His Maiesty's birthday
at noon and again at night, like performance
was gone through with, constituting the noisiest
performance of the day. Flags were displayed in
town from the Government buildings and consular
hagstafs and in the harbor the few ships in port
presented gay appearance.
The Inter-lsland $. N. steamer Planter, which
had been kindly placed at the services Of the Com
modOT of the Honolulu T. * IL. Club, hung
allow and aloft with flags and streamers and pre-
sented bright and interesting picture This YES
sci was used as the flagship Of the Honolulu club
during the day and was filled with fair women
and brave men, during the ccurence Of the races
connected with the regatta.
At Q a. M. people commenced TO crowd toward
the water front and by 10 q. IN. the city streets
wore deserted look, the interest Of the public
generally being connected with the rnces which
follows:
l-FIRsT-C1Ass IACHT RACE
First prize $50; second prize $2j.
l. Healani (sloOp) 10 tons; red, white and blue.
?. Pauline tsloOpl 3 tons; red.
Time la55-J6il
At 9 a. m. shirp, the signal wis given for the
yachts to get into line and both Of those entered
being ready, at o. the PaEiias crossed the line,
followed - seconds Later by the HsaLisi, W. L. Will
COZ Esq. manipulating the hslm Of the latter craft.
The wind was light, 4 little 10 the eastward Of
north and the crafts glided the harbOr entrance
the Heaia,i taking the lead ut tue lighthouse and
easily increasing the distance between herself and
competitor finally coming in winner, as was e1-
peoted, in a race Of | hour and 81 Minutes, the
Pauline mile and a half in the rear.
2-Two-oAHED BOATS
Stationary seats. First prize, $50.
/. Alyina, white and green. Kapiolan y. @.
2. Shoe Fly, pink and blue. Eclipse b. c.
Time, ll3l5i.
In this race although there we're three entries
a
good start was had, the 1ird of the "Fenianr club
taking the lead at the start and holding it To the
finish, winning easily in Q minutes 30 seconds.
j-su-PkDDLE cAsOE BAcE.
Open to all. Entrance free. Prize $40.
l Lapakahoe.
Puakauahi.
Time, s:I1J<.
But two canoes started, and, after a close race |
the LIJat0h0c came in winner by half dozen |
lengths in minutes IL y seconds.
I-wHALEBoGI RACE |
Five oars. First prize, $40; second boat saves
Kekaa, white and red H. Ms Chamberlain.
2 Talula, blue. F. II. Hayselden.
Time, 1884
Considerable interest was manifest IN this race |
account Of the reputation for proves which the |
crew Of the Tdlgid had established at Lahaina. |
When the boats came TO Che line Il was easily |
discernible that only one Of the boats really |
agreed with th9 accepted description Of a whale |
boat and that the TaiHla: the hslap being 10 all
intents racing boat and should have been |
ruled out As Il was, no objection was made by |
the hackers Of the Taisi, and the was started
The Rsk1q took the lead and kept it 10 the finish,
the crew Of the TaiRia however forcing their |
opponents to pace which resulted in the winner |
making the distance q = mile in 10 minutes 30 |
made by the winner Of the Glars In last years
races. ...... - |
5-TUuR-oAHrD GIas
First prize, $40 second prize SIS; third boat |
saves entrance.
No race, there being but entry. The posi- /
ton Of tins race on the programme was the eause
for no more entries being made. it preceding too |
closely the grand race Of the day, viz; No. g. Six
Dared race. Several OF the Oarsmen who would /
have participated being DESTROYS Of outstanding /
their wind and strength for the later grand event
The race was declared of.
- 6-syINMIS0 RACE
Swimming race was the NEXT event programmed /
distance 200 yards and three contestants for
tOrill honors appeared, I, Kimo, and Tom. The /
race was won easily by kimo.
l. Kimo aged Is.
2. l. aged -.
3. Tom, aged 10.
Time, 2;l2]l. !