The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-17

A beautiful day favored the tenth
annual regatta yesterday and almost
faultIess weather made every event
worth seeing The harbor, except for
a brisk squall at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing, was lively with a good breeze,
glorious in the sun and radiant with
color.
Every ship in the harbor was gaily
dressed, from the cable ship Restorer
to the newly arrived brig Galilee. From
every wharf the American flag fioated
and every pier-ena was mass of
variegated color.
Both the Healani and Myrtle boat
houses were crowded all day long with
the supporters of the different crews
and yachts. In each Instrumental
music was rendered during the inter-
missions and dancing whiled away the
moments between the finishes.
Visitors were welcomed at both clubs
and every one in Honolulu at one hour
ed hospitality.
One of the principal places of resort
was the judges stand on the S. S. Le-
aua, where Captain Miller made all
comers at home. At this point an ex-
-ce1Ient view was afforded of the finish
, of the races.
H The rivalry between the two clubs
Fsproved quite intense. Not only did the
supporters of the different crews testi-1
fly to their allegiance by wearing the
coIors, but at each decision the plau-
dts showed how many hearts were in
tent on some ones success.
In many ways the scene on the har-
Dor waters was unique. Japanese SAM
pans, native canoes, trim yachts, puff
flng launches and leaping gigs formed
a perfect kaleidoscope of figures. Cries
in ten languages echoed over the
waters and it was only when some big
race was on that all this turnout of ,
movement settled into the steady
stream which followed the competitors
to the line.
But few went home for luncheon as
the clubs provided eatabIes and drink |
ables for all their guests. But many |
We're late in coming, owing to the
threatening morning, and it was not |
till almost noon that the throng along |
the waterfront reached it's maximum. |
There was not an accident to mar |
the day. every event passing off with |
the smoothness which marks long |
preparation. Owing to the rough water
outside, the course for the rowing
races was shortened a little, thus CIV
ing less chance for mishap.
As a consequence of the universal
interest in the regatta, the city was
practically deserted. the few to be seen
on the streets being passengers either
TO or from the various sites of vantage.
Nearly all the stores and shops were
closed all day and the employees swell
ed the crowds at the boat houses or
on the piers.
Many private parties enjoyed the day
on various vessels in the harbor, end Il
ing last night with entertainments on {
cleared decks.
In the evening, of course, the great
trend was towards the Opera House
to see The Serenade'' performed for 8
the last time. b
Just after the senior race George
Freeth gave an exhibition of fancy
diving from the Healani boat house. +
The first was a "one and half u
somersault and dive off the trapeze.
The next was a back somersault from II
a 25-foot swing. Then he made
back somersault from the 40-foot plat v
form. Il
The next was a cut-off-one of the
most difficult dives known. hand =
stand finished an exhibition, such as is =
rarely seen, if ever, outside of Ha- G
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Attracted by the events of the day :
he S. S. Kinau scooted in in the early -
|. m. and the oil boat Argyll also made F,
'ort in time for the races c
The number of sailing vessels in port >
vas remarkably small, only six be- ~
ng tied up at the various wharves. n
Nearly all the craft in the harbor Nj
Tere gaily decorated with bunting,