The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1907-03-19

OF the Moana grounds. Nearly all OF
the Los Angelcnos were there and they
seemed pleased for there was SUM
pin dom" from two o'clock until the
sun had gone down below the waianae
mountains.
The attraction was the annual regat-
tn. postponed from January LIST, and
set for yesterday so the sport would
be one of the features In the enter
tainment for Los Angelenos. For Hoo
nolulu, the weather was rather bolster
GUS but the sun shone brightly
throughout the program. There were
sixteen events OF aquatic sports which
called together the best talent on the
beach.
Among the swimmers were members
of the Diamond Head Athletic Club
and the Waikiki boys and, though
Archie Robertson of the Heads won at
the finish, Genoves made capital
showing. They were in rough water
for n good portion of the distance and
the tide was low enough to permit the
boys in one of the relays to do some
tall sprinting on the coral bottom.
The miniature yacht race lacked in
terest through few entries. Young
Edison Hutchinson had the largest and
best boat and consequently won out.
The other boys made the effort with
their smaller yachts but the wind was
too strong for them.
The young ladies' In the five-oared
gigs pulled well and put up good
contest. There was u rumor on the
beach that the result was according to
schedule as both crews are members
of the same club and as the cup is to
T.. a 10,
it bear the name of another organiza-
ton.
The canoe races. particularly the one
in which seven of the six-paddle class
were entered, were sporty affairs
throughout. Secretary Atkinson, who
had charge of lining up the craft, gave
them a better start than has been the
custom in the past. The favorite
canoe. the Alabama, had a clean-cut
rival in the Hanakeoke, and the result
was race that was exciting from
start to finish. The canoe races, how
ever, had more zip and go in them
than all of the other events COM
bined. They drew out good material
and the boys, young and old, made
a good showing.
After the race the occupants of the
tunity to witness some diving not on
the program. AS the purse was hand
ed over to the Hanakeoke boys, the
first crew crossing the line, several
gold pieces fell into the water but
We're later recovered by the men.
The two-paddle canoe race was n
good one and gave the visitors a chance
at guessing on names, for they found
one on the program, the Kaheretikitiki,
that was new even to the Hawaiians.
When it was explained that Harry Ar
mtage had gone to the Colonies for a
name for his boat the public felt
better.
The real nerve-racking incident came
in the tenth race in which seven sin
gle paddle canoes lined up and Secre-
tary Atkinson called to Hale Kapule,
captain of one of them, through the
that he must bring the ka-
ilimalaoilikeao lonoika
kalani little nearer the stand. BY
the time he finished the name the canoe
had drifted beyond the starting flag.
The six-paddle canoe race for ANA
tours was won easily by Rusty
Browns crew in the Hanakeoke. Young
ter than the other contestants in this
event and took short straight-cut
from post to finish. Had 1t been over
zigzag course, or even kite shaped,
the Diamond Head boys would have
had chance but that particular crew
was outclassed yesterday in picking out
a right of way for the canoe shot along
like horse with blind staggers.
Surf-riding on boards was an unusual
sight to the visitors and some of the
stunts were new even to the kama
ainas. Harold Hustace, winner of this
event, stood on the board, head UP and
head down and as an extra turned
somersault or two.
The waits between the races were not
long and the crowd SEEM
ed to enjoy every number to the limit.
The car service was excellent. for
which the Rapid Transit Co. is to be
complimented.
1t was interesting to watch the men,
bers of the signal corps communicate
ing by dag signs from the judges stand
to the opposite end of the course and
reflects credit upon the members for
their knowledge OF the system.
Following is a list Of the committees
in charge:
Regatta Committee-Arthur A. Will
der, Leslie Preston Scott, A. l.. C. At
kinson.
Clerks of Course-J. A. Thompson.
David l.. Conkling.
Starters-Harold Dillingham;, starter
from Moana Pier; r. w. Atkinson,
starter from flag opposite A. M.
residence.
Timekeepers-G. A. Davis, Merle |
Johnson, Frank Kruger.
Signal Service-L. Evans, Il. Evans.
A. Keoho.
Judges of Surfrlding-E. =. Low, G.
w. Macfarlane, Olaf Sorenson.
DETAILS OF THE REGATTA.
The program was opened by mini
iture yacht race in which there were
i've entries. The prize, silver cup,
was given to Edison Hutchinson who
,wned the Iris. The little crafts time
vas 2:40.
The five-oared gig race for ladies. In
which two crews from the Kaialoha
Rowing Club competed with each
,ther. was pretty sight The senior
girls rowed against the junior crew
Who had called themselves the INDIE
Dendents. The <aialohas rowed the
Manning boat which. though, II Is a