The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-06-24
ALASKA FEELS
 P PROUD OF RAGE, STATES WATSON
Welcomes Visiting Yachts men at Banquet Given
 by Shrine Club

takes a pride in the Capital to Capital Yacht Race and welcomes those who participate in it's, de- clared H. G. Watson, Secretary to Gov. George A. Parks, in brief greeting extended the crews of the visiting yachts last Saturday even- ing at the Shrine Club Banquet. He represented the Governor in his ab- sence and the absence of Acting Gov. Karl Theile, both of whom are out of town.
 The banquet room of the Scottish Rite Temple was filled almost to capacity by yachtsmen and local residents. A number of brief talks were made, mainly humorous hits and take-off on the yachts, their owners or members of the crew. Dr. H. c. DeVighne, Commodore of the Juneau Yacht Club officiat- ed gracefully and efficiently as toastmaster.
 Latchstring Is Out
 Expressing his pleasure at greet ing the visitors and voicing regret that the Marlin, Capt. H. J. Thur ling, had been unable to complete the course, MT. Watson invited all of the out-of town crews to enter the next race, either next year or in 1881, and repeat their perform ances.
 He thanked the Coast Guard cut ters Snohomish and Cygan and the Alaska Aerial Expedition for the assistance they had given in handling the race and looking after the yachts. He assured the visitors that every individual, private citi- zen and official alike, were pleased to have chance to welcome them and extend to them every possible courtesy.
 Mayor Thomas B Judson added a few words of welcome to those spoken by MT Watson, and Peesi- dent H. L. Faulkner did likewise for the Chamber of Commerce. The lions share of the credit for the race, MT. Faulkner declared, belongs to the Olympia Chamber of Commerce.
 Hume Is rraiscd
 This view was shared by Dr. De- Vighne who introduced B. F. Hume, Secretary of the Olympia Chamber and Race Committee, as the man to whom 30 per cent of the credit belonged. MT. Hume modestly dis claimed any such honor and de- clared. We feel that you have done your share" in making it a success and "Everytime we have called on you, you have responded freely and willingly"
 "The purpose behind the race tends to increase interest in water recreation in the northwest and to bring industry and people into this section of the country" MT. Hume said. Twice now has the big event been staged. And as result the cities of Olympia and Juneau have been drawn together by bonds of friendship.
 Not All Play
 This matter of yacht racing, par ticularly such long distance, is not all play, declared Lieut. Com mander F. J. Birkett, Commander of the convoy cutter Snohomish. He complimented the racers highly on their seamanship and sports manship. He was introduced by Postmaster DeVighne as the man who would tell the audience who won the race. And he awarded the decision to the Blonde, which, he said, not only did everything any other yacht did but also black bottomed' all the way from Olym- pia to Juneau"
 Commander A. w. Radford of 1 the Alaska Aerial Expedition was called as an expert to give his decision on the winner but de- clined as a matter of professional ethics.
 Capt. Macklin of the Gannet voiced hope that the prize win ner would be announced shortly saying he had guesses in three pools and he didn't want to lose another nights sleep over the matter.
 | Racing Is Different Judge Justin w. Harding declar- ed the dictum that a horse race was never won until the horses crossed the finish line did mol hold true in a yacht race. Tht latter is not won until the judges finish comforting in their room he added humorously.
 The Maidie made the race Uni year with the same engine tha failed it last year, and when thu next race is staged it will mak' it again without changing engines declared Capt. Jack Power.
 William G. Reed, University O | Washington student and skipper O the Klosh that came in first, de