ROWING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3190, 8 April 1911, Page 8

ROWING.

COLLEY SHIELD. AN INTERESTING RACE. Tlie race for the Colley Shield was rowed off on the Waimata course last evening under favourable weather conditions, and a very interesting race was witnessed. The trophy, which is for double-sculling competition between the district clubs, was only presented by Messrs Colley and Co. a few months ago, and consequently yesterday's race was the first m which it has been competed for. Tiiis season only two clubs enteieo Uawa and Poverty Bay—and when the crews left the boat-house, a glance at each man was sufficient to. Show that a hard race might be anticipated. The following were the crews: Poverty Bay: M. McLeod (str.), J. W Nicolas (bow), and A. O' Neill (cox). Uawa: B. Lincoln (str.), J. Lockwood (bow) and R. Thompson (cox). From a good start Poverty Bay when half a dozen strikes had gone they were leading by half a length. A the first bend Uawa had lessened the Poverty Bay lead by about half and, at the function were almost racing level. After a few more lengths had been covered, however, Poverty Bay began to draw ahead, and on passing under the bridge had again assumed the. lead, crews practically raced in this position to the* Tuatea, where Uawa made a bold effort to again draw near. Poverty Bay, however, were equal to the occasion, and putting in a dozen quick strokes at the finish passed the post with a'dength and a quarter to .be good. Time 4mm. 49secs. On returning to the boathouses tlie crews received a great ovation li»ni the large number of spectators wno lined the river, and the Poverty day win was a very popular one.

LICENSED VICTUALLERS’ SHIELD. TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME. The finals in connection with the Licensed Victuallers’ Shield will be ed to-day, and' the order of events is as follows: Seniors (Taruheru course. 2 miles). 1.30 p.m. sharp—Poverty Bay (M. McLeod (st.), C. Winter (3), W. McGuffie (2), and J. W. Nicolas (bow) v. Uawa (B. Jolley (st.), B. Lincoln (3), J. Noa Noa (2), and J. Lockwood (bow). Juniors (Taruheru course, 1J miles), 2 30 p.m.—Povertv Bav (H. Holschier (st.), J. Prickett (3), W. Hall (2), and W. Neill (bow) v. Gisborne (W. S. Coleman (st.), B. Moore (3), J. L. Winter (2), and A. G. Gerrard (bow). Youths’ (Waimata river, 1 mile), 3.30 p.m. sharp—Poverty Bay (N. Ingram (st.), H. Williams (3), P. Stubbs (2), and H. Bean (bow) v. Uawa. (J. Lockwood (st.), G. Moore 1 (3), A. Hicks (2), and Jas. Thompson (bow). The junior event, as well, should be one worth witnessing.

A SMOKE CONCERT. After the contest to-day, at the invitation of the Gisborne Club, the Uawa competitors will be entertained at a “smoko” in the Masonic Hall. The comitee has spared no pains to make a real good night’s entertainment. A good musical programme has been arranged,’ and a toast list prepared. A large number of -veteran oarsmen have signified, their intention to be present. The Gisborne Orchestra, under Mr M. F. Foster, will be in attendance. GISBORNE CLUB. The following are the winning crews for the season. 1910-11: Buscke Fours. — P. H. Hamilton (st.), F. I. Daniells (3), I. J. Quigley (2) D. H. Faram (1). Morse Fours —J. Busby (st.) G. Dawson <3), A. G. Gerrard (2), C. R. Moore (1). Robertson’s Fours —P. H. Hamilton (st.), A. L. Winter (3). P. T. Port (2), B. Malone (1). Nicholls and Griffiths’ Fours —G. H. Puflett (st.), C. R. Moore (3), M. Oman (2), H. Haultain (1). President’s Fours —J. M. Curtis (st.), R. Miller (3), J. A. Cramp (2), H. Fraser (1). Schumacher Cup and Goldi Medals — W. S. Coleman (st.), A. G. Gerrard (3) G. Pollock (2), P. T. Wyllie (1). Muir Cup and Gold Medals—H.- Tocker (st.), C. R. Moore (3), I. J. Quigley (2), C. Wright (1) and E. -Swinnerton (cox). Cox Cup and gold medals —D. H. Faram. (st.). H. J. Alley (bow), and F. Brown (cox).

Pettie’s Fours (gold medals) —I. J. Quigley (st.), F. I. Daniells (3), H. Fraser (2), O. Wright (1), and Fry

(cox). The President’s mugs were specially imported from Home by Mr Good for the president (Mr A. F. Kennedy). A large number of tickets have been disposed of, and members desiring to purchase them may do so from any of the committee or from Chas. Adair.