Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-09-18

very fierce were the little damsels
when the possibility of their broth
ers being defeated by the rival club
was suggested.
The grown-up girls looked just as
sweet as their younger sisters. and
were just as keen on the chances OF
some one else's brother winning "a
race as were the tots about their
big brothers.
Soon after $3.50 this morning the
waterfront began to take on very
active look. Streams of people, all
inin holiday mood. dropped on car
and out of automobile and hack; all
the world and his wife seemed to be
present The vantage points along
the docks were crowded with gaily
dressed men, women and children.
Everybody was out to enjoy them
selves, and once the racing started
the enthusiasm was great.
The Myrtle and Healani colors
were everywhere in evidence, and
'nt tIO"u stthItu ubout t'this VI
vided ON the proposition as to which
club was the favorite.
The popular boat club premises
were crowded with members and
friends; the club houses were dec
Grated with flags and bunting and
looked very well. The members
were very cordial to visitors, and
everyone was made to feel at home.
The yacht Hawaii was anchored
of the old Kinau wharf. and big
party of local people were on board
her The judges had an easy task
in most of the races, but some were
very close and called for lot Of
judgment. The canoe races were
very exciting, and the spectators be-
came worked up to great state of
enthusiasm over them. There was
stin breeze blowing. and the sail.
ing outrigger canoes made fast time
oven the courses.
The day was an ideal one for re-
gatta, and the big crowd that turned
out enjoyed itself to the limit. Many
country people were to be seen along
the waterfront and in the launches
that fitted across the harbor. The
veterans Of the rowing game were to
be seen at the boat clubs. and they
took the greatest interest In the do
ings Of the present generation Of
Oarsmen.
The yacht Hawaii was comfortably
filed with bunch OF officials and
newspapermen. Commodore Wilder
was In charge and a number OF feet
officers we're on board the yacht. s
Representatives Thomas and Rod.
enberg of the Congressional party
We're interested spectators Of the var
ious events. Admiral Beckley was
also in evidence and his expert opinion
on the abilities OF the various crews
was listened to with interest.
Through the courtesy of Chief Boat.
swain Shepley of the Naval Station.
the station launch has been placed at
the disposal of the press, and during
the worning has made frequent trips
ashore from the judges boat.
From Admiral Sebree down every
officer and man in the fleet is wait
ing with patience the results Of the
races for the boats belonging to the
feet. The several crews have been
doing hard work all this week get
ting In shape for the hard pull this
afternoon. and the results Of both
service races are being looked for
ward to by all in the feet.
The Tennessee crew seems to be
the most likely one to win in thu
race for twelve-oared service cutters,
while the South Dakota's crew Is eX-
pected to win easily In the twelve
cared racing cutter race.
Another race being looked for
ward to is the race for ships launch
es under strict service conditions.
Keen Open House.
All day long the Myrtle and Hea'
lani clubs have had their houses fill
ed with visitors, and gayety ha'
relpneu supreme,
At each club quintet clubs have beer
| playing for those who cared to EMO!
the light fantastic, while others hav'
taken advantage of the beautiful da.
/ to sit outside and talk
! In spite of their sweeping victories
the Myrtle members have been enter
tanning their Healani rivals as # the.
were the defeated ones. and good fel
lowship has been the order OF the day
Light refreshments have beel
served during the day at both clubs
and everyone has tried to make ever.
one else happy.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the Myr
tie six-oared crew took the waite