The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-06-24


With south wind blowing all day and
a drenching rain in the morning, the in
dications were not fair for a pleasant cell
ebration of the Goth anniversary of Her
Majesty's reign as Queen of Great Brit
ain and Ireland and Empress of India.
The absence of trade winds took all the
ginger out of the athletes, but like the
mining-town pianist, they did the best
they could under the circumstances.
The holiday was as general was pos
sible, with the citizens almost unanimous
in their desire to do honor to England's S
most gracious Queen. Flags of every ma
tionality were on buildings and ships,
and at high noon the guns on the United
States ships Philadelphia and Marion and
H; l. j. Ms Naniwa thundered a royal
tie for blocks mauka.
Notwithstanding. the attraction at the
water front and the immense crowd as
Sembled there, the tram-carS going to
Kapiolani Park were crowded with sight
seerS as early as half-past S. Buses, wa
gonettes and brakes We're called into req
uisition to accommodate the public. The
jam came on the return, the first full
cars leaving the bridge at 8 O'Clock, and
well crowded. Superintendent Paine es-
timated the number to be larger than
that at the track on June 11th.
While the races in the harbOr and on
the track We're in progress, still another
large crowd assembled at st. Andrews
services We're being held in honor Of Her
Majesty.
At the race-track the crowd was so
large that the police force present was
hardly large enough to keep the place
clear for the athletes, but rule the
marred the pleasure of the day at that
point being the disgra ceful action Of Of
ficer Espinda in throwing Old Man kau-
hane to the ground because he did not
get out of the way as promptly as the
officer wished The jeers of the people re-
minded him that his brutal action had at
fr.an cd a
REGATTA
Perhaps the greatest interest of the
day was centered in the outcome of the
six aquatic events which took place in
the harbor during the morning.
The day opened with an overcast sky
and with prospects of showery weather,
but those interested in the boat races
were happy when it was found that show
ers were not meant, but Just simply
there was little sprinkle during the 10
cared barge race, but that did not cause
bit of an interference.
The wharves, the boat houses and all
other available places were crowded
with people. The decks of the vessels in
port were all occupied, and those who
could not get on the decks had recourse
TO the mastS.
The Judges stand-a float anchored off
the Inter-Island wharf and midway be-
tween the United States ships Philadel-
phia and Marion-occupied by the judges
was surrounded with boats of all sizes
and shapes filled with spectators.
Shortly after $50 a. m. the Second-claSS
yachts assembled for the first race, and
shortly afterwards, the starting shot hav-
ing been fired, started out on the course.
The breeze was bad, hardly ripple be-
ing evident on the water Tack after
tack was necessary, and it was not until
the next two races were over that the
sails were seen clear of the channel.
.. SiX-paddle canoes. First prize, $50;
second prize, so. Course: From starting
point to first can buoy and return.
Entries-Puukolo, Hauola, Waikiki, Ka-
naheahe, Philadelphia, Healani and Ka-
kaako.
The canoes started out on a line, but
the Kakaako boys, with only five in their
canoe to the six of the others, forged
ahead The Puukolo and Healani pad
dies came together for foul near the
starting point, and then again when
rounding the halfway buoy, near the
Kakaako boys were clear of the bunch
and kept the lead to the end.
Time-Kakaako first, 7:0S; Waikiki sec
8. Barge: six oars, sliding. Prize, $50.
Course: From starting point to spar
En- @Entries-Aliee NJ. 0Iyrtle Boat Club,
with the following crew: Sorenson,
stroke Scott 5; 6is6 Lishman' fr 4 angus 81
Carl w. QIealani Boat Club, with the
following entries: Porter. stroke; Rhodes,
8 Son Irncg q carter KaTiie9 eexswain. 81 murray ieS
In this race was manifested the great
est of enthusiasm. AS the MyrtleS and
HeaIanis pulled out slowly from their
respective quarters, they were greeted
with cheers and waving of handkerchiefs
from their SympathizerS.
The Myrtles won the toss and took the
inner course. The Healanis led off with
a half length, but the Myrtles We're just
getting ready to do some work. In a few
seconds the supporters of the red and
white We're passing their opponents, and
when opposite the bow of the Naniwa
were at least four lengths ahead. The
Nyrtles kept, on gaining, and when oppo-
site the lighthouse were still steadily
leaving the Healanis.
Just at this time Porter, stroke for the
Healanis, slid off his seat, and it was
quite a while before he able to get
into position again. However, this could
have made no difference in the outcome
for the Myrtles were too far ahead. 1t
was soon evident from the way the Hea-
win. The Myrtles Games in fresh as
they We're at the start, leaving their OPP
ponents far in their wake.
Time-Alice NJ. on. b. c., 1921: Carl
W. on. Y. & B. c., 1859.
(. Whaleboat, five oars. First prize,
! $50 second prize, $50. Course: From
| starting point to spar buoy and return.
Entries-Kahila Cpolice crew, with Cap
! tain Parker cOXSwain), Lawehala (boat
boys crew, with Ekela as cOXSwain) anG
| U. :. s. Marion.
From the start TO position near the
lighthouse, this race was very close and
| pretty one, none of the crews seeming tc
| gain an advantage.
The policemen had the inner course
| the boat boys We're on the outside and