The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-10-01
THE HANLAN--BEACH CONTEST
Details ofthe Great senlling Race.
lSydaey Herald
THE start.


IHE srARI.
AT about 10 minutes past the men pulled into
position between the ietiies on Uhr's and Charity
Points, close to the former. The wind was blow
ing hard, and made it difficult 10 get the boats to-
gether. Beach won the toss and chose the south
ern bank. This gave him smoother water, while
1t put Hanlan in the wind. Some five minutes
were spent IN backing and Siding about TO getthe
rlght position and distance. Hanlau, who was as
quick as a mouse, caught the water once, as he
thought he saw Beach nod but the Australian
shook his head, and the Canadian had to drop
pack The men then took up another position
closer to shore. There was another minute of in
tense suspense, and then the men got away. The
start was made with great rush. both men row
ing al y strokes TO the minute. Between the start
ing line and the turn Of Uhr's Point the pace was
continued at %, and Hanlan had about half
boat s-length Of 4 lead, which he maintained on
crossing the bay between Uhr's and Rocky Points.
Both men slowed down to about IS on leaving
Uhr's Point, and watched each other closely, the
Canadian being particularly keen in his observa-
ton Of Beach's movements.
IN TROUBLE.
As the race passed on from Rocky Point towards
Bla1landss the water became very rough, lashed
by the wind driving out Of the bays on the Con-
cord side, and the rough water gave both men
very severe trial. In addition to this the steamer
Iomki-which had anchored about half mile
down from the start, on the north side-ran close
up to the scullers in getting under way, and came
SO near Hanlan that 1t was thought he would be
run down. The steamers starboard bow came
within few oars-lengths of the Canadian. but
the danger was fortunately ayerted. Then Han
ian ahowed Tne piece of tactial management.
II was getting near the end of the first mile,
where the pace ought to tell on his man if il was
to tell at all. There had been a stretch through
rough water-a cross choppy wash that served
both Of them badly the wind on the quarter had
tested the right arm the tide had flowed and the
water was slack, yet the pace was fast; the Toiki
looming up like great wall threatening to over.
whelm them-all these things brought about n
crisis, when it seemed that decisive stroke should
be made.
HANLAS's MASTER STROKE.
Hanlan was splashed by the spray until the
water showed in patches his jersey almost up to
the neck Beach was also much troubled and
once an anxious look came over his face as the
danger OF sinking camo before his eyes. But he
handled his SOULS splendidly and balanced his
boat in fine style through the gauntlet of water
Wind, and Ionki, while yet rowing IN good form,
and very strong. With Hanlan the necessity for
delicate handling was not quite so pressing, for
the time had come for him to try the temper of
Beach's sinew, and in making his dash the pace he
put on helped his boat through the yeasty wash
That struggle through the rough water gave him
his cue, and acting instantly on it, he made
supreme effort to row down the last remnant of
stay IN his opponent. He drew right away from
the Tomki, and he drew away from Beach until
he had lead of two clear lengths The men were
now rowing - strokes to the minute The gap
looked as though he was about to pull away from
his man. Beach kept on steadily, without making
any squirt to reach the champion, and although he
was rowing well within himself the fear came
upon us that he was holding in because he could
not venture on challenge. Il that was So it was
hopeless case, for Hanlan was good two lengths
ahead, rowing in such style that it looked like
the real end of the struggle.
BEACH RESPONDS.
But hold on here Beach is as strong as ever.
I,ar Ia
minutes and nine secOnds-fne time-Hanlan
still leading by two lengths, yet the Australian
rows on with strength and pace in every move
ment. The mile Is passed. There has been big
struggle in the last half of it. The fight with the
weather, and the approach of the steamer, has
been used to the best advantage. That was a
splendid chance, and Hanlan used it we'll; he
made the best that could be made out of that com
blnatlon OF moral and physical influences but it
failed. The Australian hung on to his wake with
great determination, and rowed strong and easily
Then We began to see the champions teeth show
ing white, as they had done several times in the
last quarter-mlle, and people said "Why, Hanlan's
laughingP They thought it was sign that the
Canadian had his man we'll III hand that he
could afford to smile and coquet with the contest
and presently he would begin to cool his hands in
the water, and give exhibitions But il was not So
That CLEAN of white teeth was evidently caused
by tho tension of every muscle in the mans body,
and 1t stood there as sign of supreme eXertion
Nearing Putney, Hanlan's stroke had come down
pulling up. At Putney wharf, which is rather
under amie and half, the tins was minutes 5
seconds.
THE FOUL.
Beach pulled his boats stem level with Hanlan's
stern, and the two rowed on in that position for
about two hundred yards further, while hot thrill
ran through us as Beach made his challenge.
What could it mean? There was Hanlan rowing
in such style that he might yet pull away though
every sinew was the stretch, and those white
teeth were showing. And little to the right was
Beach, large and broad with those big brows of
his down over his eyes, aud his eyes in the boat
rowing in great style and making way every stroke
Suddenly Hanlan's stroke slackened and his boat
lost way. 1t came on us with shock whats M
with Hanlanr" by Joye! give me the elassesh
Look at him, he's done" Up came Beach, while
Hanlan showing signs of exhaustion, handled his
boat weakly, and dropped back in the race. Up
went Beach, strong and bold as lion, and next
instant his right oar crossed Hanlan's left and
they ceased rowing The SOULS we're quickly re
leased, while some words passed between the men
regarding the FOUL and Beach, who seemed rather
annoyed and impatient at having been stopped
in this manner, struck his sculs into the water
and pulled away from Hanlan. The Canadian
held up his hand to record his protest, and rowed
few strokes without any weight on them, as il
he were not decided what to do next and had not
much strength to do it with. His appearance at
this moment was that of a man very much tagged.
Meanwhile Beach got lead of about seven lengths.
hanlan began rowing again but the impression
became general that he was completely beaten.
and peals of excited cheering rang from thou
sand lips across the water, while yet we could
hardly believe that the great sculler had been
rowed down.
THE FINISH.
The time for the second mile was minutes sec
onds, which includes the delay caused by the foul
AT the Glade4ville Jetty, Beach was still n good
three lengths ahead. Hanlan had spurted, but
Beach, as cool and strong as ever, answered him,
and soon increased his lead by another length
The men appeared to be rowing easily, but were
really doing fast work. Haulan's stroke was about
q, and Beach stroke faster. The men kept on
their wayi they had still quarter mile before
them. Beach was rowing still cool and strong, but
he saw that the race was his. Hanlan came on
behind at distance of nearly five lengths. His
course lay along a line upon which swarm of
boats, gathered near the Brothers point, had en-
croached. and as he passed close to them he stop
ped few strokes to keep his oar clear. II was all
over with him, he knew, and few could have looked
into the quiet, pale face of the defeated sculler
and see there the pain of great struggle and
great loss under the firm front of the selfcuntrOed
athlete, without feeling a rush of sympathy with
him in his mighty fall. The Australian rowed on,
every stroke TO a fresh cheer, and he passed the
beacon very nearly SIX lengths ahead-Champion
Sculler OF the World. Another round OF cheering
arose on the fall of the flag. Beach finished in
very good STYLE and not at all distressed. As Han
Ian came up Beach made friendly sion with his
hand, to which Hanlan replied with nod. Then
they were cheered by the occupants of the unpre's
boat. Both good men" was shouted to them.
Beach acknowledged the compliment. Hanlan
remained impassive, and having backed near the
umpire's steamer claimed the foul. Mr. Clarke
told him that rs it was his own fault in rowing
into Beachs water he would give the race to Beach,
Such was the official ending of the greatest aquatic
contest that Australia has ever seen. The third
mile was done IN minutes II seconds, making the
time for the whole course 20 minutes % seconds,
according to the official time.
Miss Aunis Montague.
Miss Annis Montague and Mr.. Charles Turner,
concluded their engagement at Sydney, August
10Th. The Sydney Morning Herald, of August 10th
speaks in the following high terms of cur fair and
talented eomPafrioi: