MIDDLE HARBOUR REGATTA.

A meeting was hold at the Council-chambers, Mosman, on Wednesday evening for the purpose of taking steps to hold a regatta, on the waters of Middle Harbour. 

The Mayor (Alderman F. R. Strange) presided, and there was a large and representative attendance. It was decided to carry out the regatta on New Year's Day, under the auspices of the Middle Harbour Sailing Club. 

Mr. E. W. Quirk, M.L.A., announced his intention of supporting the movement, and promised to assist in endeavouring to secure a Government steamer. He also stated that Mr. William Beach, the ex-champion oarsman, had promised to give an exhibition row. 

In addition to the Middle Harbour fleet, entries for the sailing events were promised hy the Neutral Bay Amateur Club, Mr. W. L Scale was elected hon. secretary, and Mr. George Snow hon. treasurer. A general committee was also formed, to which the election of patrons &c, was entrusted. 

The following programme was drafted -Sailing events: I8ft. and upwards, "best and best" handicap; handicap, for boats belonging to the Middle Harbour SC.; boats under 18ft. handicap (limited sails and crews) , skiff handicap, under the Skiff Club's rules. 

Rowing events: Youths under 18, all-comers' race, three pair working skiffs (local), old buffers' race, and tub race. 

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Mayor for presiding.

Middle Harbour Regatta.

After a lapse of several years a well-got-up regatta was held on Middle Harbour on New Year's Day. 

The wind was rather light, but the sailing races were good, and the entries certainly were numerous; indeed, as a sailing regatta the affair was a success. Quite a large number of people go by trams to the Spit, and other parts near, and a fine view can be had of the racing from convenient picnic grounds. It should be quite possible to hold a good day's sport on such a fine course as can be had both above and below the ferry at the Spit. 

The success of this year should encourage the promoters to try something much better next year. Rowing races could be arranged for club men as well as for residents, and a few such items on the programme would fill up the intervals between the sailing. A rowing race for all-comers in skiffs was won by a local man, W. Riddle, who easily beat G. Fisher, of Drummoyne, and another. President's treble sculls race was won easily by the scratch men, Messrs. Manuel, Willis, and Lutge, from Everett, Walker, and Nicholls (55 seconds start), and from Simson, Seldon, aud Nivan (5 seconds). The boats were rather heavy, and the most powerful men won. 

Boats 18ft. and over was the big race of the day. Waterwitch won, with Amy second and Keriki third. There were 13 entries in this event, and the prize money was 5, 2, and 1 pound. Middle Harbour boats entered well, there being 13. The prizes went to The Gift, Willoughby, and Gumleaf. Boats 20ft. and under, limited sails and crews, was won by Gumleaf, with Etna second and Norine third. There were 11 entries. The last event was for skiffs, and of these there were eight. Esmeralda won from Lina, Rainbow, and others. 

The launch Carrington followed some of the races, but the want of a flagship was felt. Next year there should be a good regatta on Middle Harbour

MIDDLE HARBOUR REGATTA

The Middle Harbour Regatta Committee expect the forthcoming regatta, which is to be held at The Spit on New Year's Day,

to be the best event held in Middle Harbour. It is underst It is understood that several of the 18-footers

are going round as well as the skiffs. The committee has decided to give big prize money for all the sailing events, and it is thought the entries will b a record. In our advertising columns will be found a notice for the final closing. of entries for all events on the 21st inst, with the secretaries at Mos-man and at Muir's. tobacconist, 34 Pltt-street.