The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1905-09-19
tFrom sundays Advertiser,

beautiful day Favored the tenth
annual regatta yesterday and almost
faultless weather made every event
worth seeing. The harbor, except for
a brisk squat 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-enc was a 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
or another partook of their open heart
ed hospitality.
One of the principal places of resort
was the judges stand on the S. S. Le-
hua. where Captain Miller made all
corners at home. At this point an ex-
cellent view was afforded of the finish
of the races.
The rivalry between the two clubs
proved quite intense. Not only did the
supporters of the different crews testi-
fy to their allegiance by wearing the
colors. 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
fing 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 eatables and drink
ables for all their guests. But many
were late in coming, owing to the
threatening morning, and 1t was not
till almost noon that the throng along
the waterfront reached its 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
races was shortened little, thus CIV
ing less chance for mishap.
As 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
Z Many private parties enjoyed the day
on various vessels in the harbor end
ing last night with entertainments on
cleared decks.
In the evening, of course, the great
trend was towards the Opera House
to see 1.-The Serenade" performed for
the last time.
Just after the senior race George
Freeth gave an exhibition of fancy
diving from the Healani boat house.
The first was "one and half
somersault and dive off the trapeze
The next was a back somersault from
a 25-foot swing. Then he made
back somersault from the 4O-foot plat
form.
The next was a cut -off-one of the
most difficult dives known. A hand
stand finished an exhibition. such as is
rarely seen, If ever, outside of Ha-
wall.
Attracted by the events of the day
the S. S. Kinau scooted in In the early
a. m. and the oil boat Argyll also made
port in time for the races.
The number of sailing vessels in port
was remarkably small only six be-
ing tied up at the various wharves
Nearly all the craft in the harbor
were gaily decorated with bunting,
particularly noticeable being the S. s.,
Alameda, Argyll. Fearless; the bark
Griffel and the picturesque little brig
Galilee.
A shower of rain at a. m. made the
days enjoyment look dubious, but the
sun was soon shining brightly again
and ere long the various wharves and
lighthouses were their accustomed
scene of Regatta Day color.
1t was the Myrtles' day. no less than
four out of five of the big events go
ing to the reds. At this the contests
were in nearly every instance keen and
had to be rowed out to the very end
before victory could be assured.
Yesterday the Myrtles won, next
yeai, maybe. 1t will be the Healanis
hS pthuhy VI Tic Spoil 10
regardless OF who wins or who loses,
next year will find both crews racing
again and striving just as hard for
victory, In the very best possible spirit
Of craftsmanship.
The races, outside of the row.
ing races proper, were of an exceed
ingly Interesting nature, the two yacht
races producing excellent sport. The
victory of the Skip and Spray in their
respective classes We're each very popu-
lar for both are owned by thorough,
out-nnd-out good sportsmen.
One thing is certain and that is that
Regatta Day occupies as large a place
in the heart of the community as of
yore. This is as it should be for the
festival is in every sense of the term.
the peoples holiday.
The arrangements were everything to
be desired and Secretary Gus Murphy
is TO be congratulated on the happy re-
suit of his labors.
AT THE CLUB HOUSES.
The Healani club house was packed
with members. visitors and the public
generally. The Myrtle house was also
crowded.
At the Healani boat house numer-