It was decided to form an association to be called “ The New Zealand Bowing Association.” Also that no clnb joining the Association, or any of its members, be allowed to compete in any regattas which are not held under the regula tions of this Association without leave of the committee being first obtained. Clause 10 of the Eegulation, says “ An amateur oarsman or scalier must be a paying member of a recognised rowing olnb, which has been in ex istence not less than six months, and which numbers not less than 24 paying members. He must not himself have derived any pecuniary profit directly or indirectly from rowing or sculling in races, or fmm the funds of his club.” Following is rule 11—“ The committee shall, at the beginning of the season, declare at which rowing centre the am ateur championship for fours, pairs, double sculls and scullers shall be rowed and the respective winner of sneb races shalljhave the right to hold the title of amateur champion of the colony for the year." Regulations for conducting regattas were then passed, and they are framed on the lines of the English Association rules. A junior oarsmen was defined as one who has neter won an advertised senior or junior race, and maiden as one who has never won a race.
His Excellency, Sir W. Jervois, was elected President, and Mr Batkin Act ing Sscretary.
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