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The Pacific
Commercial Advertiser.
Honolulu, January 7, 1907, page
3.
NEW YEAR'S REGATTA
The
boys of the town and Secretary Jack
Had
fixed on Xew Tear's for a little regatta,
And
were having a meeting to fix up the game
When
down on the roof came a good heavy rain.
Then
came bang, crash and a deuce of a clatter,
They
all. jumped up to see what was the matter,
When
down came the thunder, the wind and the rain
Till
you'd think old Nick was at it again.
Then
np stood our hardy island Jack ' .
And
on the table his hand he whacked:
"We
can not hold our sports it ia clear
The
weather club plainly wants New Year. "
"And
as these sports rain, wind and thunder,
Are
real good sports and seldom blunder,
We'll
stand by and watch the game
And
bet on who wins, the wind or rain."
And
as they raced, that sporty set,
Our
boys stood round and made the bet, ?
That
the wind would be in before the rain,
And
so it did, tho it burst a main.
And
Jack and the rest of the sporty lot .
Felt
blue, when the wind put them to pot,
For
they bet on the rain because it was wet
As
they've no use for the dry musty set.
"And
now," said our boys, "the wind and the weather
Have
put us all out of commission together
Our
boats are all smashed by the rain and the roar,
Nothing
but splinters, not even an oar. '
"So
the sports are all off till the month after next
It's
really too bad but no use being vexed,
We
will be ready again by Washington's day
To
once more try our luck in Waikiki bay.
"And
as the storm is to hold New Year,
Be
it resolved by this meeting here,
That
we all adjourn to the Union Grill
And
merrily eat and drink our fill;
"And
ne'er let it be said of our swimmers and racers,
Our
divers, our surfers, our runners and pacers,
That
if the storm gave us a bit of a beating,
It
also quite stopped our drinking and eating."
Chronicling America
The Pacific commercial
advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, January 07,
1907, Image 3
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Mudgee Guardian and North-Western
Representative
10 January 1907, page 21.
JUDGING THE FARMS.
On the North Coast
[By V. D. Cox.]
...
Port Macquarie is a pretty little township at the mouth of
the Hastings river, it used in the days gone by to be a
very important place as it was one of the oldest,convict
settlements in the Colony.
...
I had some grand surf bathing, and oysters you could eat
as many as you were able without moving a yard.
Trove
1907 'JUDGING THE FARMS.', Mudgee
Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 -
1954), 10 January, p. 21. , viewed 07 Nov 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article157616352
The Sydney Mail and New
South Wales Advertiser
16 January 1907, page 154.
THE CALL OF THE SURF
BY FRED. C. WILLIAMS,
Secretary of East Sydney
Swimming Club.
The natural position of this Queen City of the South, with its
miles of beaches, varying in their attractions, offers every
inducement to surf swimming.
In the past the facilities of access to and from these seaside
resorts, combined with the absence of any accommodation, had
tended greatly to discourage the surf bather, that is the
enthusiast, as in the days I refer to (20 years ago), there were
no dressing sheds, no life lines, and no protected cement pools,
scattered along our surf-beaten coast.
The regular bathers could then be counted on the finger-tips,
and they were looked upon as hardy Vikings— men who could brave
the strange dangers of the deep.
Fortunately some of us lived within easy access of our Eastern
beaches, and became ardent swimmers.
Bronte Beach was a favourite haunt.
An incident occurred one morning that somewhat checked the
enthusiasm usually displayed by us.
It forcibly brought before us the dangers of the treacherous
under tow for the first time.
One of the party, whilst bathing, was suddenly swept off his
feet, and carried out some distance from the shore, and not
being a strong swimmer, he was soon in difficulties.
However, he had the presence of mind to turn on his back and
float, and a rope being procured (not without trouble and
delay), he was eventually brought ashore, after being out for
quite three-quarters of an hour.
Bathers are, as a rule, after an incident such as this, more apt
to be come wary.
It is now well-proved that a light life-line is the best thing
to have when rescuing a person helpless in a strong undertow.
UNDERTOW.
Although myself applying the word 'undertow,' this word is apt
to mislead the novice, as his first impression would be that the
person when caught, would, after being whirled about some little
time, suddenly disappear, as if in a whirlpool; whereas in
reality the undertow is nothing more than a 'back set,' i.e., a
channel running from close in shore out to beyond the first
break of the surf, in which a person would, unless overcome by a
fatal exhaustion, be carried out on the surface at a rapid rate.
This channel usually varies in depth from about 1ft close
inshore, with sides in parts shelving abruptly, to a depth of
about 10ft or more at back set, I contend that with waves
constantly rushing shorewards, containing large volumes of
water, there must naturally be some outlet or get away.
Where the beach slopes abruptly in shore it is to be noticed by
the hollows formed where the waters coming in from left and
right meet.
Having joined forces they go outwards through the channel.
Page 154
THE CALL OF THE SURF BY FRED. C. WILLIAMS.
(Continued from Page 152.)
Sometimes
the water moves slowly, but more often it is fast, until
it reaches the
deep water beyond the first break, where its power is lost.
A swimmer suddenly finding
himself in one of these channels being carried along, it is
evident tliat all his efforts would be fruitless, and his strength
wasted in attempting to return to where he formerly had a
footing.
Experience has taught us that
presence of mind is absolutely necessary.
A person must keep cool (in two ways), and if his strength will
permit, he should swim in the same direction as the current. but
bearing left or right.
Do not forget that the water on either side of these channels is
usually shallow; that is sufficiently so that you may obtain a
foothold and a short spell.
If unable to effectually carry this out, and a person be taken
out at a very rapid rate without having the luck of a rescue,
the only exertion should be that of treading water, so as to
enable one to look around, and thereby obtain his or her
position whilst being carried seawards, as floating on the back,
which method is undoubtedly the best for obtaining rest, does
not enable one to see the doings of the rescuers.
THE BEACHES.
Manly has been the home of the surf shooter since the
introduction of the sport to our beaches.
Daily are to be seen numbers of swimmers who have acquired the
art, and rank as experts.
This beach being well protected from heavy southerly weather,
permits the rollers to come in very evenly, providing there is a
moderate south or south-east swell, with the wind off shore,
giving the tops of the billows that rounded appearance which is
necessary for good shooting.
Freshwater, situated north from Manly, provides bathers with the
finest surf beach on our coast.
With high hills on either side, it is very picturesque.
Running out seawards, with a gradual slope, some 400 yards, it
is an ideal safe beach for women and children, besides providing
the required distance for long shooting.
Bondi being exposed to the south-east, is constantly changing
its channels, and bathers have need to choose their spots before
their dip.
The northern end, about 300 yards from the rocks, is more
protected during the summer, and, in my opinion, is the safest
portion of the beach, while being unusually good for shooting.
Bronte is not a large beach, and shelves abruptly from inshore;
consequently it is treacherous for bathers, and there is little
chance for shooting.
Little Coogee is a narrow, well protected cove, and being rather
shallow on the outside, offers good opportunities for mixed
bathing.
Coogee is a well -protected beach, owing to the existence of the
large reef due south-east from the bay; and with a moderate
roll, some excellent shooting may be had.
Maroubra, though much exposed to the east, enables a good number
of surf shooters to enjoy a day, though you must exercise care
when selecting your spots, as the channels are very changeable.
Mr. Williams, the contributor of the above article, is the
recognised champion 'surf-shooter' of the Sydney beaches.
He is consequently, entitled to rank as the Australian champion,
al though he makes no claim of any sort, and contents himself
with saying 'There are plenty of experts now.'
Probably the most valuable hint that he gives is that a person
caught in the undertow should 'keep his head,' and recognise —
(1) That he is in a narrow channel; (2) that it is idle to fight
against the current: (3), that he should let himself go with the
current,
but all the time be gradually bearing to right or left, to get
into the smooth water.— (Sporting Editor. 'Sydney Mail.')
SHOOTING THE BREAKERS AT MANLY BEACH.
ONE!
TWO!! THREE!!!
APPY
EYRE, THE PROFESSIONAL LIFE-SAYER AT MANLY, 'SIGHTS' A
SWIMMER IN DISTRESS.
BRINGING A DROWNING MAN' ASHORE.
EFFORTS
AT RESUSCITATION— WHICH IN THIS INSTANCE WERE,
HAPPILY, SUCCESSFUL
Photos, by Hall and Co. |
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Trove
1907 'THE CALL OF THE SURF.', The Sydney Mail and New South Wales
Advertiser (NSW : 1871 - 1912), 16 January, p. 154. , viewed 05
Nov 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article165388033
The
Queenslander
Brisbane, Saturday 19 January 1907, page 8.
KANAKA
REPATRIATION-IV.
WARLIKE INCIDENT AT KWOI.
SPLENDID HARBOURS ON MALAITA.
TRAGEDY AT A MISSION STATION.
(By Our Special Commissioner.)
Kwoi is the general name given to a large bay extending
from Cape Areacides to Diamond Point on the north-eastern
side of Malaita, and Leila Island, a long low sandy place,
extending across the en trance for some miles, protects it
from heavy seas.
This is the only part of the group where surf-bathing on
swimming boards is indulged in.
Several dozen youthful people went out, each with a board
about six feet long and one foot wide, and floated in on
rollers over reefs at a great rate.
Trove
1907
'KANAKA REPATRIATION-IV.', The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld.
: 1866 - 1939), 19 January, p. 8, viewed 28 October, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article25974305
Note: Malaita is the largest island of the Malaita Province in
the Solomon Islands.
Southern Star
Bega, 23
January 1907, page 2.
What was thought to
be a shark on Tathra beach last week by some surf bathers turns
out to have
been a dead pig, thrown into tbe .sea at the wharf a few days
previously.
Trove
1907 'No title', Southern Star (Bega, NSW : 1900 - 1923),
23 January, p. 2. , viewed 07 Nov 2016,
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article134893021
The
Australian Star
Sydney, 13
February 1907, page 5.
MEN AND WOMEN
...
In the Steyne Hotel, Manly, last evening, Mr. W. H. Gocher was presented with a purse: of
sovereigns .arid a silver watch by residents of Manly in
recognition of his efforts to
secure: all-day surf bathing in
Manly about throe years ago; Mr. F. J. Donovan presided,, and
there was a large attendance.
The chairman, in making
the presentation, referred to
the good work Mr. Gocher had done In bringing about such a
healthy pastime, and to
the beneficial results of surf
bathing.
Trove
1907 'MEN AND WOMEN', The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887
- 1909), 13 February, p. 5. (FIRST EDITION), viewed 07 Nov
2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229522630
The
Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, February 15, 1907, page 5.
PROMOTION WORK IS GOING AHEAD
There was no
meeting of the Promotion Committee yesterday, the absence of a
quorum preventing any business being done.
The work of
the week is reported in the regular report ot Secretary Wood,
as follows:
...
We are also
pleased to note that Thos. Cook and Son are giving more space
to the attractions offered by a trip to Hawaii, their February
Travelers' Gazette having an excellent illustrated article on
Hawaii.
A personal
letter from the editor states that he will welcome notes of
interest from Hawaii, to the columns ot his paper.
The
advertising department of the Canadian Pacific Railway
acknowledges receipt of copy of Sir Frederick Treves' splendid
description of the Pali and bathing at Waikiki, which they
will make good use of.
When
forwarding the article we also sent the best photographs
obtainable of the Pali and the beach at Waikiki, which will be
published in
connection with the article referred to.
Chronicling
America
The Hawaiian
gazette. (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, February 15,
1907, Image 5
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Evening
Bulletin
Honolulu, February 16, 1907, page 10.
GEORGE FREETH,
Who Will Lead the Healani Team Tonight.
FAST
SWIMMING
Alex Wickam, at the Vlctoria baths, Sidney,
Australia, made a nice record last month in the
100 yards.
He covered the distance in 57 4-5, which appears
to be a world's record.
A short time before he did the same distance in
58.
Chronicling America
Evening bulletin. (Honolulu [Oahu,
Hawaii) 1895-1912, February 16, 1907, 2:30 O'CLOCK
EDITION, Image 10
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The Pacific Commercial
Advertiser
Honolulu,, February 17,
1907, page 13.
MYRTLES AND HEALANIS TRY FOR
THE WATER SUPREMACY
At the Hotel Baths the Rivals Preformed
Before a Large Crowd
Healanis
Won First Night by Forty Points.
Last mght at the Hotel Baths a large and select gathering
of spectators watched the lads of the Myrtles and Healanis
contest for supremacy In the swimming field.
The galleries, as well as the space around the
swimming pool, were crowded and alive with the gay attire
of the gentler sex, as well as with the more sober raiment
of the sterner ones.
Throughout the contests almost breathless interest
was evinced in-the various events, and storms of applause
greeted the victors In each.
There were no heart-breaking waits between acts, and
one had hardly time to comment on one event before the
next was called.
The Monte Cristo act had perhaps more human interest
in it than any thing else in the evening's entertainment;
Geo. Crozier was the lad who, in a spirit of daring, had
submitted his body for the experiment.
The crowd watched two men' well-known to everybody'
bind his limbs, they saw them weight the sack, put the boy
in side, tie the sack, and then, after a breathless pause,
drop it onto the water.
A half-minute passed, and then each second became
tense with the anxiety of the spectators, and when at last
George's head came above the surface of the water it was
rather a roar of welcome back to the land of the living
that the crowd gave him than applause for his quickness
and skill.
Then came the 25-yard dash, the full length of the
water-tank.
E.Kopke and Wallace Cooper, for the Myrtles, and L.
Cunha and Kenneth Winter, for the Healanis, took their
places, and at the flash of the pistol four bodies leaped
headlong to the water, and In an other moment the crowd
was on its feet, calling encouragement to their favorites,
or urging on the tardy ones.
The swimmers using the Australian crawl stroke could
not hear the shouts, and they needed none to incite them
to their utmost efforts.
W. Cooper of the Myrtles took first place, and L
Cunha of the Healanis second place.
Time, 12 2-5.
In the second heat Ted Cooper of the Myrtles came
first, with a time of 12 4-5 seconds to his credit.
Henry O'Sulllvan of the Healanis was a close second.
In the high and fancy diving contest George Freeth
won first place, his flying dive from the trapeze, and
cork screw cut-off 45 feet up, from one. of the beams,
drawing exclamations of astonishment and admiration from
every one.
Chas. Douglas, a Myrtle, was given
second place.
The plunge for distance was won by a Myrtle, Ted
Cooper, with 49 feet 2 inches, while the second place was
obtained by another Myrtle, H. Chadwick, with 47 feet 11
Inches.
Wallace Cooper, Myrtle, came in first in the 50-yard
dash, but Geo. Cunha, Healanl, who came second, ran him
very close, and might have won had it not been that he had
been penalized one second for starting too soon.
The time was 28 1-5 seconds.
Chronicling America
The Pacific commercial
advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, February
17, 1907, Image 13
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The Hawaiian Star.
Honolulu, February 27, 1907, page 6.
SPORT
PROGRAM FOR THE WAIKIKI REGATTA
PROGRAM IS
PREPARED AND EVERYTHING IN READINESS FOR THE BIG TIME.
The
following is the program prepared by the WaikikiRegatta
Committee for March 16:
First
event.- Swimming race, six relays.
Course, from
flags opposite A. M. Brown's residence to Moana pier.
Second
event.- Slx-oared gig race for ladles.
Course, from
Moana Hotel pier to stake and return.
Third
event.- Sailing race, twelve foot "Lark class.
Course,
starting from Monna pier around flag opposite J. B. Castle's
residence, thence to flag off Fred Macfarlane's residence,
thence return and around flag off J. B. Castle's and return.
Finish at
Moana pier.
Fourth
event.- Six paddle canoe race for the championship of the
Hawaiian Islands.
Course, from
Moana Hotel pier to flag opposite Brown's and return.
Fifth
event.- Two paddle canoe race "modern canoes."
Course, from
flags opposite Brown's to Moana pier.
Sixth
event.- Six paddle canoe race for amateurs.
Course, from
Moana pier to stakes and return.
Seventh
event.- Two paddle canoe race (old fashion canoes).
Course, from
flag opposite Brown's to Moana Hotel pier.
Eighth
event.- Four paddle canoe race (old fashion canoes).
Course, from
Moana pier to stakes off Brown's and return.
Ninth
event.- Single paddle canoe race.
Course, from
stakes opposite Brown's to Moana Hotel pier.
Tenth
event.- Four paddle modern canoe race.
Course from
Moana pier to stake off Brown's and return.
Eleventh
event.- Canadian canoe race (two paddle).
Course, from
stake opposite Brown's to opposite Moana Hotel pier.
Twelfth
event.- Hawaiian sailing canoes ace (old fashion canoes).
Course, from
Moana pier to flag off J. B. Castle's residence and return.
Thirteenth
event.- Hawaiian sailing canoe race (limited to flat bottom
modern canoes).
Course, from
Moana pier to flag off Castle's and return.
Fourteenth
event.- Contest surf riding on boards.
Course,
opposite Moana Hotel.
Fifteenth
event. Contest surf riding in canoes.
Course not
given.
All canoes
starting from the Moana pier shall be lined up on tho beach
in front of the WaikikiSeaside Hotel ay 1.30 on the day of
the regatta.
...
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moncy ($15,000) was raised for a memo
ln mernory of McKInloy, a sum of
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Chronicling America
The Hawaiian star. (Honolulu [Oahu])
1893-1912, February 27, 1907, SECOND EDITION, Image 6
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The Pacific Commercial
Advertiser.
Honolulu, March 15, 1907, page 5.
REGATTA
PROGRAM
ALL READY NOW
Plans for Aquatic
Entertainment
on Saturday. Are
Now Prepared.
Plans are now practically completed for
Saturday's regatta at Waikiki.
Entries
for the various events have closed
and some fine events are promised all
who attend.
Following is the complete program for
tomorrow's celebration:
x iist rate iiuiaiure ya.cn L rate.
Prize, cup. Entries: Edson Hutchin-
xi is , irao.riu cieteu. Amp; c
ra.ua.
Auerbach, Aloha; Eaton Magoon, Skip;
Second race Relay swimming race, 100
yards, six relays.
Course from
dence to Moana pier.
Prize, cup.
Entries:
Diamond Head Athletic Club and
Waikiki Boys. Archie Robertson,
captain.
D. H. A. C; Vincent Genoves,
Third race Five-oared gigs for ladies.
Course from Moana pier to flags
opposite Justice Wilder's residence and
return to pier. Prize, cup. Entries:
Kaialoha Rowing Club and Independ
ents. Fourth race Sailing. (12-foot
"lark"
class). Prize, cnp. Handicap of thir
ty seconds for every foot of length.
Course, starting from Moana pier
around flag opposite J. B. Castle's
resi
dence, thence to flag off Fred
Macfar
lane's residence, thence return and
around flag opposite J. B. Castle's
and
return at Moana pier. Entries: V.
Genoves, Anon: Akina, HealanI: L.
Kerr, Little Willie; A. Gilman,
Bluff;
H. Steiner, Imp.
Fifth race Six paddle Hawaiian ca
noes, for championship of the Hawai
ian Islands. First prize. $60;
second
prize, $24; third prize, $12. Course
from
Moana Hotel pier to fxags opposite
A.
M Brown's and return to pier. En
tries: Albert Afong. Lei Ilima; Har
ry Armitage, Kaherepiklpiki; R. B.
Booth, Halekulani: A. M. Brown, Ala
bama; David Kupihea. Keawaraahe;
Dr. A. C. Wall, Hanakeoke.
Sixth race Two paddle modern fiat
bottom canoes. First prize. $10; sec
ond prize, $3. Course from Sags oppo
site rthur Brown's to Moana Hoel
Pier. Entries: D. Kupihea. Kamaiau
jrani; J- LiL Kalahikiola; Hale
Haleta,
Makaikia; Ben Lanalii, Kaiia; Dase,
MIevnth race-Six paddle Hawaiian
canoe race for amateurs Prize, cup
Course from Moana Hotel pier to
flags
opposite Brown's and return to pier.
Entries: Virtue Villa. Alabama; Dia
Snd Head Athletic Club
wea- Dr. A. C. Wall, Hanakeoke.
E'ihth race-Two paddle Hawaiian
canoes. First prize, $10; second
prize.
It Third prize. $2.50. Course, start
f rom
nags opposite Brown's to flnteh at
Mo
ana Hotel Pier. Entries: Duke, La
t'Po D- V C. Wall, Hanakeoke;
DeKupih?a: keawamalie: Mrs- A M
Brown. Houp-la; Kona crew, Haaa
SikioS Walter Dillingham lalel e; Ma
jor Keawemahi. Moana; Afons.
Lillinaa; Piikoi Okuu, Halekulani,
77 AT-itase Kaherepikipis.1.
sin- third prize, $4. course,
MoaS Hotel Pier to flags oppose
Brown's and return Jo --JJ.
SSrr5;anerepikipiki:Ko-
rew Hanamikioi:
S , TlVe- A. M. Brown. Alabama;
J? i. Brown, Hoap-la: -AJhert
on- Lei nima: Pukoi Okuu. Hale-trfi-
nr C. Wall, Hanakeoke.
Sulani. Dr. a. - ddle Hawaiian
T.-,i, TLace bingie
en.a act second prize,
canoes. First prize, tart
... .v-sji prize, J- (-JJ .
Am flat- opposite to Brown's and
from fiaP ' Entries: John
t - M,nani"doi: Major. Moana; W . F.
Ln. Hanam. Laweaaio;
----
lanL .a,- Four paddle modern
ElercamJ race. Prize. $20.
Xiron Sna Hotel . ier to flags
Course, f. - r Entries:
opposue i-ro-n- -
I. Kupihea K-;;ai Ka,ahkiola.
-tSrfwoadd'.e Canadian
CfiTflS opposite Brown's and
hov!T lir&r, Fred
iStd Leslie Scott. D. Mi-r and
L" Kerr. Hawaiian
Xairteenth race-.a..
-Course: from Moana Hotel pier
-- . j R castle's residence
ftSTtoaL Hotel pie, En-
tries: D. Kupihea, Hanamikioi; A. M.
Brown, Alabama; W. F. Dillingham,
Iilele; Dr. A. C. WalL Hanakeoke: R,
IS. Booth, Halekulani; Albert Afong,
Lei Ilima.
Fourteenth race Sailing modern flat
bottom canoes. First prize, $20;
second
prize, $7.50; third prize. $5;
fourth
prize, $2.50. Course, start from
Moana
Hotel pier to flag opposite J. B.
Cas
tlo's residence and return and
finish
at Moana Hotel pier. Entries: Isaac
Ihihi, Kioloa I; John Lii,
Kalahikiola;
J. A. Apii, Palikea 1; Moses Punohu,
Palikea 2; Hale Helela, Makalie; Ka
paihi. Oama; Kaliula, Mahikimiao; D.
Kupihea, Haehaekamanu; S. Kipi, Na
iaupuni; Lave, Kaawapulu; Joe Lu-
I kela. Two Brothers.
Fifteenth race Surf riding contest on
boards.
Prize, cup.
Entries to be made
at time of contest at judges'
stand at Moana Hotel pier.
Contest to
be decided on points.
Sixteenth race Surf riding contest in
canoes.
Prize, $10.
Entries to be made
at time of contest at judges'
stand.
Contest to be decided on points.
Chronicling
America
The
Pacific commercial advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands)
1885-1921, March 15, 1907, Image 5
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The
Hawaiian Star.
Honolulu, March 16, 1907, page 8.
The
following are the entries:
First race-
Miniature yachts Eddie Hartman, Iris; Oswell Steven, Imp;
Frank Auerbach, Aloha; Eaton Magoon, Skip; Frank McStocker,
Lihuo
Second race-
Swimming, 100 yards, 6 relays: Diamond Head Athletic Club,
Archie Robertson, captain, and Waikliki, V. Genoves,
captain.
Third race
Ladies' 6-oared gigs: Kalaloha Rowing and Independent crew.
Fourth race-
Sailing, 12-foot lark class: V. Gonoves, Arrow; Akina,
Houlani; L. Kerr, Little Willie; A. Gilman, Bluff; H.
Steiner, Imp.
Fifth race
Six-paddle Hawaiian canoes, for the championship of the
lslands.
Albert Afong,
Lol Illma; H. Anhltage, Kaheleplklplkl; R. B. Booth,
Halekulanl; A. M. Brown, Alabama; D. Kuplhoa, Keawomalla; Dr.
A. C. Wall, Hannkookl.
Sixth race
2-paddle modern flat-bottom canoes: D, Kuplhoa, Kanal Aupuni;
John Lit, Kalahlklola; Hole Halola, Makalklu: Bo Lauahl,
Kalla; Duke, Moana.
Seventh race
6-paddIe canoes for amateurs: Virtue Villa, Alabaara, Diamond
Head Athlotlc Club, Kanlkauwea; Dr. A. C. Wall, Hanakcoki
Eighth race
2-paddle old-fashioned canoe: Duke, La wo AHlo; Dr. A. C.
Wall, Hannkookl; D. Kuplhoa, Kca wemalla; Kona crew,
Hanamlklol; W.
Dillingham,
Ia-lele; Major Koawcama hl, Moana; Albert AXong, Lcl Illma; D.
Pllwol Oku, Halekulanl; II. Armitage, Kahoreplklplkl.
Ninth race
4-paddle old-fashioned canoes: D. Kuplhoa, Keawomalla; H.
Arnrftnge, Kahereplklplkl; Kona crow, Hanamlklol; W.
Dillingham, Ia-lelo;
A. M. Brown,
Alabama; Mrs. A. M. Brown, Hoop-la; Albert Afong, Lei Illma: D
Pilkol Oku, Halekulanl; Dr. A. C. Wall, Hanakolkl.
Tenth race
Slngle-paddle old-fashioned canoes: John Mi, Hanamlklol; Major
Keawoamahl, Moana; W. Dillingham, Ia-lele; Hairy Kapulc,
Kalll-Tna1aollolllkonolono4kamakahlk1kapuao-kalarol; Duke,
Lawe Alllo; D. Pilkol Oku.Hale kulanl; Dr. A. C. Wall ,Hn
nakookl.
Eleventh raco
4-paddle moden flat bottom canoes: D. Kuplhoa, Kanal AupunI;
Halo Helela, Makalklu; John Lit, Kalahlklola.
Twelfth race
2-paddle Canadian canoes: Kenneth Brown and A. Ollnwin and
Alfred Blockman; V. Gemvca and Len Webster, Frod Church and
Leslie Scott,
D. Miller and L. Kerr.
Thirteenth race
Sailing, old-fashioned Hawaiian canoes: D. Kuplhoa,
Hanatnlklol; A. M. Brown, Alabama; W. Dillingham. Indole; Dr.
A. C. Wall,
Hanakeold; R.
B. Booth. Halokulnnl; AJbort Afong, Lol Illma.
Fourteenth race
Sailing, modern flat-bottom canoes: Isaac Ihlhl, KIo loa I;
John Ltl, Kalahlklola; J. A. Aplo, Pallkea I; Moses Punohu,
Pallkea II; Halo Helola, Makall;i Kapalhl, Oama; Kallula,
Mahlklnatao: D. Kuplhoa, Haehaekamanu; S. Klpl, Nal Aupunl;
Levc, Kaawnpuhl; Joe Lukela,
Two Brothers.
The program
will end with surf-riding on boards and in canoes; entries
to be made at the judges' stand.
The Alabama's
crew is composed of old natives, some of them white-haired.
D. Kuplhon, the
man in charge of the Knmchamoha Club's canoes is the
Kuplhea of
Organic Act famo.
The sixth
race, for 2-paddle flat-bottom canoes, will be something of
a surprise, as it is not generally known that the Waikiki
have two entries.
The Kupihea
crew from Moanalua bay comprises some of the members of tho
Kona crew which won tho championship last year.
Dr. A. C.
Wall's Hanakeoki is the favorite wherever it is entered as
it will have the crew that has so often paddled the Alabama
to victory.
It is to be
hoped that Kapule's entry in the sixth race will not be
swamped by her name.
KAIALOHA
CLUB CAN'T LOOSE RACE
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The Hawaiian Star.
Honolulu, March 18, 1907, page 6.
SPORTS
REGATTA DAY SUUCCESS
LARGEST
CROWD EVER KNOWN AT WAIKIKI TO VIEW THE RACES ON SATURDAY.
The annual
regatta at Waikliki on Saturday afternoon brought out the
biggest crowd over known at this beach.
The day was
fine, although the wind was so high that the "lark"
race had to be called off.
Nearly all
the Los Angelenos were there and they all appeared to bo
pleased.
There
were sixteen events on the program, which was opened at 2
o'clock with the mininture yacht race.
The
prize, a silver cup was won by Edson Hutchinson's "Iris."
Time 2.40.
The
six-oared ladies gig race was one of the most interesting
events of the day.
Two
Kulaloha crews competed in this race which was won by
the juniors who were entered as the Independents, in the
good time of 7:20
The
prize was a silver cup.
The
Diamond Head Athletic Club won the relay race from the
Waikikis.
The
12 foot "lark" race, which came next, was called oft because
the wind.
was won
by Dr. A. J. Wall's Hana-
The six-paddle
Hawaiian canoe race was won by Dr. A. C. Wall's Hanakooki,
in the tlme of 6.47.
The race gives
this crew the championship of the Islands.
The next event
was also won by
The
four-paddle canoe race was won
paddle canoe
race from Manoa Hotel
pier to Brown's
and return.
Tho two-paddle
Hawaiian canoe race was won by the Moana in 4:22.
The four-paddle
canoe race was won by Hnnakeoko. Time 0:04.
The Moana took
the next race in 4:09
The next event,
a four-paddle canoe race, was won by Kanalaupuni in
6:35
Kenneth Brown
and Alfred Bluckman each took a silver cup in tho\e next race,
a two-paddle Canadian canoe event.
The Hawaiian
sailing canoe race went to the Hanamlkloi in 11:42.
The Alabama was
swamped in this event.
The Nulaupuni
won the next race.
The Kalahlklola
lost her mast.
Tho surf-board
riding contest was won by TTnrnlrl liistnro.
for canoes,
went to Hanakooke.
Following
is a list of the committee in charge.
Regatta
Committee; Arthur A. Wilder, Leslie Preston Scott, A. L. C.
Atkinson.
Clerks of
Course; J. A. Thompson, David L. Conkling.
Starters;
Harold Dillingham, starter from Moana Pier; R. W. Atkinson,
starter from flag opposite A. M. Brown's residence.
Timekeepers;
G. A. Davis, Merle Johnson, Frank Kruger.
Signal
Service; L. Evans, T. Evans A. Keoho.
Judges of
Surfriding; E. P. Law, C. W. Macfarlane, Olaf Sorenson.
ho following
nro the entries:
First race
Miniature yachts Eddie
Hartman, Iris;
Oswell Steven, Imp;
Frank Auorbach,
Aloha; Eaton Ma
goon, Skip;
Frank McStocker, Llhuo
Second race
Swimming, 100 yards,
,lx relays:
Diamond Head Athletic
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Notes.
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Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce excursionists in Waikiki Beach, Hawaii,
1907
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Small crowds of
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The
Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, March 19, 1907, page 5.
THE REGATTA BROUGHT CROWDS TO WAIKIKI
BEACH
(From
Sunday's Advertiser.)
As far back
ns memory of man runneth there has never been such a large
gathering of sightsee at Waikiki as that which spread over
the ground from Brown's to the Diamond Head and of the Moana
grounds.
Nearly all
of the Los Angelenos were there and they seemed pleased for
there was "Sumptin' doin" from two o'clock until the sun had
gone down below the Walanae mountains.
The
attraction was the event postponed from January 1st, and set
for yesterday so the sport would be one of the features in
the entertainment for Los Angelenos.
For
Honolulu, the weather was rather boisterous but the sun
shone brightly throughout the program.
There were
sixteen events of aquatic sports which called together the
best talent on the beach.
Among the
swimmers were members of the Diamond Head Athletic Club and
the Waikiki boys and, though Archie Robertson of the Heads
won at the finish, Genoves made a capital showing.
They were in
rough water for a good portion of the distance and the tide
was low enough to permit the boys in one of the relays to do
some tall sprinting on the coral bottom.
The
miniature yacht race lacked interest through few entries.
Young Edson
Hutchinson had the largest and best boat and consequently
won out.
The other
boys mado the effort with their smaller yachts but the wind
was too strong for them,
The young
ladies in the gigs pulled well and put up a good contest.
There was a
rumor on the beach that the result was according to schedule
as both crews are members of the same club and as the cup is
to be engraved it would not do to have it bear the name of
another organization.
The canoe
races, particularly the one in which seven of the class were
entered, were sporty affairs throughout.
Secretary
Atkinson, who had charge of lining up the craft, gave them a
better start than has been the custom in the past.
The favorite
canoe, the Alabama, had a clean-cut rival in the Hanakeoke,
and the result was a race that was exciting from start to
finish.
The canoe
races, however, had more zip and go in them than all of tho
other events combined.
They drew
out good material and the boys, young and old, made a good
showing.
After the
race the occupants of the judges stand were afforded an
opportunity to witness some diving not on the program.
As the purse
was handed over to the Hanakeoke boys, the first crew
crossing the line, several gold pieces fell into the water
but were later recovered by the men.
The
two-paddle canoe race was a good one and gave the visitors a
chance at guessing on names, for they found one on tho
program, the Kaheretikltiki, that was new even to the
Hawaiians.
When it was
explained that Harry Armitnge had gone to the Colonies for a
name for his boat the public felt better.
The real
incident came in the tenth race in which seven single paddle
canoes lined up and Secretary Atkinson called to Halo
Kupule, captain of one of them, through the megaphone that
he must bring the Kallimalaollikealonikamahikikapuokaiani a
little nearer the stand.
By the time
he finished the name the canoe had drifted beyond the
starting flag.
The canoe
race for amateurs was won easily by "Rusty" Brown's crew in
the Hanakeoke.
Young Brown
seemed to study conditions better than the other contestants
in this event and took a short straight-cut from post to
finish.
Had it been
over a zigzag course, or even kite shaped, the Diamond Head
boys would have had a chance but that particular crew was
outclassed yesterday in picking out a right of way for the
canoe shot along like it horse with blind staggers.
Surf-riding
on boards was an unusual sight to the visitors and some of
the stunts were new even to the kamaainas.
Harold
Hustace, winner of this event, stood on the board, head up
and head down and as an extra turned a somersault or two.
The waits
between the races were not unnecessarily long and the crowd
seemed to enjoy every number to the limit.
The car
service was excellent, for which the Rapid Transit Co. is to
be complimented.
It was
interesting to watch the members of the signal corps
communicating by flag signs from the judges' stand to the
opposite end of the course and reflects credit upon the
members for their knowledge of the system.
Following
is a list of the committee in charge.
Regatta
Committee; Arthur A. Wilder, Leslie Preston Scott, A. L. C.
Atkinson.
Clerks of
Course; J. A. Thompson, David L. Conkling.
Starters;
Harold Dillingham, starter from Moana Pier; R. W. Atkinson,
starterfrom flag opposite A. M. Brown's residence.
Timekeepers;
G. A. Davis, Merle Johnson, Frank Kruger.
Signal
Service; L. Evans, T. Evans A. Keoho.
Judges of
Surfriding; E. P. Law, C. W. Macfarlane, Olaf Sorenson.
DETAILS OF THE REGATTA.
The program
was opened by a miniature yacht race in which there were
five entries.
The prize, a
silver cup, was given to Edson Hutchinson who owned the
Iris.
The little
craft's time was 2:40.
The gig
race for ladies, in which two crews from the Kalaloha Rowing
Club competed with each other, was a pretty sight.
The senior
girls rowed agnlnst the junior crew who had called
themselves the Independents.
The
Kalalohas rowed the Manning boat which, though, it is a
little heavier, turns much quicker than Prince Cupid's, the
one the juniors used.
The
Kulalohas won by nearly two lengths and took but 7:20 to row
the course from Moana pier to the flags opposite Justice
Wllder's residence and return to pier.
A beautiful
silver cup was the award.
The lineup
of both teams was as follows:
Independents-
Edith
Treadway 5, Nora Deo 4, Lady Turner 3, Alice Green 2, Mary
Crewes 1.
Kalalohas-
Birdie
Reist 1, Bernice Dwlght 2, Maude O'Sullivan 3, Ellen Dwight
4, Carrie Crewes 5.
The relay
swimming race between the Diamond Hend Athletic Club and the
Waikiki boys was won by the former, although the Waikiki
boys gave them a close shave.
The Diamonds
had a sure thing in the first three relays, but the distance
was shortened considerable by a Waikiki boy in the fourth.
Archie
Robertson captained the jewels to victory and Vincent
Genovesbattled furiously for the Waikiks.
The fourth
race, a sailing race for the 12-foot lark class, was called
off for a lack of sufficient boats and too much wind.
Perhaps the
most beautiful of all the races was the Hawaiian canoe
events.
The start
was a sight which will never be forgotten by those who
witnessed it.
The Hawaiian
canoe race wa the flrst of these events on the program.
The first
prize was won by Dr. A. C. Wall's canoe, the Hanakeoke.
The time was
5:47.
This wins
the championship of the Hawaiian Islands.
The judges
have not decided who they will give the second prize to both
the Keawamalle and the Halekulani crews coming in about tie.
The sixth
race, a two-paddle modern flat-bottom canoe race, was won by
the Kalahlkloln.
The
Kanaiaupuni took the second prlze.
The prize
cup in the seventh race went to tho Hanakeoke, whose crew
ran a canoe from the Hotel pier to Brown's and return in
6:05.
The Moana
finished first in the next event, a. Hawaiian canoe race,
the Keawamalle second and the Inlelo third.
The Moana's
time was 4:22.
The
four-paddle race was taken by the Hanakeoke, time was 6:04.
The
Keawamalle finished second and the Halekulani third.
The name was
too much additional weight and she let the Moana win first
prize after making the course in 4:09.
The canoe
race was won by the Kanaiaupuni.
The prize
was $20, and the time 6:35.
Kenneth
Brown and Alfred Blackman each won a little cup for the good
work done by them in the two-paddle Canadian canoe race.
V. Genoves
and Lane Webster flnished second.
The winner's
time was 3:35.
The
Hanaikioi was swamped soon after leaving the starting place
and the Alabama won the sailing Hawaiian canoe race with the
Lie Ilima second.
Time 11:42.
The
Kalahikiola's mast came out during the fourteenth race and
John Lil, who had been picked out as an easy winner was
stricken out.
The race was
won by the Naiaupuni; the Palikea taking second place, and
the Kanaiapuni winning tho third prize of $2.50.
Harold
Hustace won the surf riding contest on boards.
The
contestants stood on their boards, dived into the waves from
them and performed many amuslng stunts.
Harry
Steiner and James McCandless were very good.
The last
event, a surf riding contest in canoes, was won by the
Hanakeoke.
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Sydney Sportsman
1 April 1907, page 6.
SPRAYS FROM THE SURF.
The North Steyne Surf Club held their first annual
carnival on Saturday, and proved a great success, being
thoroughly cawJed out under the directorship or C. D.
Paterson and W. H. Commins.
There were four events on their programme, the most
Important of which was the Sllvertown Rubber Company's
Shield.
The following were the results:
Land Drill Competition. — Bondi Surf Bathers' Llfe
Saving Club, 1 ; Coogee Surf Brigade, 2.
SUvertown Challenge Shield.— Bondi Surf Bathers' Life
Saving Club, 1 ;Manly Surf Club, 2 ; North Steyne, 3.
Alarm Reel Race. — Bondi' Baths Life Saving Club 1; ...
Surf Race.— Cecil Heal'y, 1 ; C. BelL 2; Reg. Healy, 3.
The Newcastle Surf Club held irhelr carnival on
Saturday, the 2&tb, and was witnessed by about
15,000 people.
An exhibition of rescue with line and belt was given by
a team of ladies, who showed in first-class fashion
what, can be expected of them in the future.
The brownest man competition was won by 'Boib'
Donaldson, wltih 'Hero' Love an easy second.
We never hear anything of ''Appy' Ayre these times. He
seems to have gone right out of it since the Manly Surf
Club purchased tbe services of Pureell of diving fame.
Coogee Surf Brigade had a popular win at Drummoyne Baths
a week back in the shape at the Roth Challenge Shield.
It took a great lot of winning, the Fort- street
school/boys having held it two years in succession.
There's a photo, of some surf hero rushing into the
treac'herous eea, In a George Street photographer's
window.
The pose is immense, and has taken quite a lot of
acting.
A torpedo-shaped life-buoy -trails behind.
A crowd of per sons were admiring it; when someone asked
what was.the thing behind, when a wiseacre, who was
there, said. 'What: you don't know what that Is.
Why it's a rocket apparatus.
He fires It off when he gets -into distress.'
Tha Sly brothers and sisters gave some fine exhibitions
of shooting the breakers on Saturday at the North Steyne
Carnival.
Champion sprinter Healy has come out in the role of a
life saver.
North Steyne Club present trophies won at their carnival
on Monday night next, at the Victoria Hall. Manly.
Trove
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The Sydney
Morning Herald
2 April 1907, page 6.
HOLIDAY TRAFFIC
...
All the picnic grounds had their share the various
pleasure gardens on the shores of the harbour, the beaches
at Brightonle-sands and other places attracted others, the
customary number of people visited Kurnell.
La Perouse was a favourite resort, and, so far as could be
ascertained, not a serious accident happened to spoil pleasure.
At the races there were what wore described as "harmless
spills,"signifying that nobody was hurt, except perhaps in
his dignity.
Manly was, as is usual, one of the most patronised resorts,
and surf bathing, which is the favouritc occupation of its
habitues, was the order of the day.
The surf boat recently
launched there was on duty, but it had no more serious work
to do than to give exhibitions of what
could be done by its means
should necessity arise.
At Bondi too there was the customary number of
surf bathers.
Trove
1907 'HOLIDAY TRAFFIC.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW :
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The Pacific
Commercial Advertiser
Honolulu, April 27, 1907, page 10.
PASSENGERS.
Arrived.
Per O.S.S. Alameda, from San Francisco, April 26
... , A. H. Ford,
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The
Hawaiian Star
Honolulu, April 27, 1907, page 7.
Among the arrivals on the Alameda who are guests at the
Hawaiian Hotel are:
Geo. E. Burn, A. M. Culver and Mrs. A. V. Halsey of San
Francisco; A. H. Ford of New York, and Lowell J. Hardy of
Oakland.
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Note
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel was in Honolulu, not at Waikiki.
The
Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Honolulu, April 28, 1907, page 1.
The arrival of Mr. Jack London In the Snark is looked
forward to with pleasant anticipation by certain society
folk who will doubtless wine and dine him most hospitably.
After many rumored departures, he is said to have really
sailed from San Francisco and may be expected here shortly,
wind, weather and his navigating officer permitting.
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America
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1885-1921, April 28, 1907, Image 12
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The
Hawaiian Star
Honolulu, May 2, 1907, page 8.
Snark
Starts On The Cruise
OAKLAND, April 22. Jack London, on board his yacht Snark,
pulled out into the harbor from the Franklin street wharf at 12:30 today amid the cheers of
his friends and admirers.
He stood on deck with his wife by his slde and surrounded by
his small crew.
At the masthead was a sweater formerly worn and won by
"Jimmie" Hopper, the famous football player of the
University of California.
Many of London's socialistic friends cheered In their
enthusiasm long after the yacht had pulled beyond the pier
head.
The author appeared to take his departure in a
matter-of-fact fashion.
He stated that he apprehended no more delays and that his
next port would be Honolulu.
He gave his orders In a quiet way, and In shirt sleeves,
with collar of negligee shirt thrown carelessly open, ho
looked the part of a seafaring man.
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Evening Bulletin
Honolulu, May 3, 1907, page 8.
Surf
Riders May Go to Los Angles
Plan To Send Experts Before Promotion
Committee
One of the best advertisements which Hawaii could possibly
have and which can be obtained at a very small cost, has
been suggested to the Promotion Committee and is now being
considered by that body.
This is to send two experts with a surfing canoe and
surf boards to Southern California to give exhibitions of
their skill.
The idea originated with George Freeth, the well known
local athlete, and it is proposed, if the plan goes through,
that he and "Dudy" Miller, who is also an
athlete of a good deal of prominence and skilled in the ways
of the surf, shall make the trip.
That the Southern Californian would like the sport is
practically sure and it ought to be a great success.
The two athletes offer to go up and after they are once
in California to look after.their own expenses, but think
that the Promotion Committee
should help them in the way of passage and the
transportation of their canoe and surfboards.
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Evening
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The
Hawaiian Star
Honolulu, May 8, 1907, page 1.
THE VISITING
CONGRESSMEN ARRIVE
For effect and lasting impression the arrival of the United
States Army transport Buford off this port with the
Congressional party during the night could not have been
arranged to better advantage.
Te those of the party who were awake at the time there
was some little disappointment at having to wait till
daylight to get a glImpse of the beautiful country they had
come so far to see, but to them and to their sleeping
brethren came a glad surprise at dawn when the city, hills
and harbor were revealed.
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The Hawaiian Star
Honolulu, May 8, 1907, page 8.
WHERE
THE VISITORS ARE TO LOCATED
SOME HAVE GONE TO THE HAWAIIAN,
OTHERS TO YOUNG AND MOANA.
The following list shows the different places that members
of the Congressional party and their ladles are stopping in
the city.
At the Hawaiian Hotel: G.B. McClellan, D.S. Alexander,
...
At the Young Hotel: A.L. Brick, J.H. Davidson, ...
At the Moana Hotel: W. P. Hepburn.
George L. Lilly is at the A. Gartley residence; A.B.
Capron at the S.M. Ballou residence and F. M. Hatch at his
own residence.
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Honolulu, May 8, 1907, page 4.
WELCOME STATESMEN
(Continued from Page
One.)
reported the tentative program arranged, which was
accepted, the particulars being further reported by the
chairmen of the various subcommittees.
G. P. Cooke announced that he had secured twenty
automobiles to take the visitors to the Pali, the Bishop
Museum, Waikiki and Diamond Head, which was agreed to
provide it suited the convenience of the
visitors.
Secretary Atkinson reported that a regatta at Waikiki
could be arranged at a cost of $250, which would provide
for six races, including surf-boat and surf-board races.
He further suggested having two or three canoes at
Waikiki in the charge of expert swimmers kept
at the disposal of the visitors
Both of these suggestions were accepted.
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Evening Bulletin
Honolulu, May 8, 1907, page 1.
CONGRESSMEN
GO SURFING WITH JACK
Before the Congressional party started for Hawaii, its
members expected to be pretty well tired out when they
arrived here, and consequently they requested that they be
allowed to rest the first two days after their arrival.
But they did not count on the restfulness of a sea trip.
Now they find that they are not at all tired, but are ready
to commence doing things at once.
.
Secretary Atkinson, who has been entertaining a number of
the party this morning, Is going to give them a chance to
work oft some of their superfluous energy this afternoon by
taking them out to the beach to give them a taste of surf
riding.
He says that they have all expressed great eagerness to
visit Waikiki beach, of which they have all heard a great
deal.
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Honolulu, May 9, 1907, page 2.
TOMORROW'S
OUTINGS.
For tomorrow morning the committee plan to take the
visitors to the Aquarium and around Diamond Head,
returning to town by way of Makiki, paying a visit to
the grounds of Oahu college en route.
The trip to Kauai, which is to be the first of the
other islands visited, will commence tomorrow night,
the steamer being due to sail at nine o'clock.
In the afternoon it Is expected that a great many of
the visitors will visit the beach and engage in surf
riding, three canoes being kept there at their
convenience in charge of expert swimmers.
Yesterday a number took part in the fascinating sport
of surfing and their reports to the other members of
the party are expected to result in a great demand for
turns in the canoes.
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Bulletin
Honolulu, May 9, 1907, page 3.
JOLLY
AFTERNOON FOR ENTHUSIASTIC VISITORS
Congressmen lost no time yesterday in
getting into action.
One begins to wonder now what they meant
when they sent the message requesting two
days of rest.
If yesterday was rest, the question is what
they call work.
The hours of the morning were occupied in
getting unpacked and straightened out at the
hotels.
Immediately after lunch the action began.
Word was passed around that there would be
canoes available at the beaches and the
water is always in condition for pleasant
bathing.
Sam Parker captured Congressman Keifer early
in the afternoon and took him to the beach
in a regular band-wagon of committeemen.
Soon Secretary Atkinson followed with his
delegation, and others were quickly in line
going by the street-cars and automobiles.
Many of the ladies found that there were
necessities they had forgotten and they made
a tour of the stores.
It is gratifying to learn that they were
pleased with the variety and quality of the
goods and material they found.
At the beach, the Moana Hotel was the center
of things.
Three and four surfing canoes were kept
filled all the afternoon.
The boys were also out riding surf-boards so
that all hands were treated to an exhibition
of sport to which canoe surf-riding is
second only.
Grave and reverend legislators of the Nation
and the Territory became boys again.
You can't help it when the surf Is like that
of yesterday.
The ladies took part also.
The beauty of surf-riding is that there is
no danger when a lot of capable and willing
Hawallans are In command of the canoes and
good swimmers are always on call.
There was not a single upset during the
whole afternoon.
The breakers ran as If specially ordered.
It was great fun for all concerned.
Those on shore were amused to observe their
colleagues swinging a paddle and yelling
like Old Town Indians.
When the man on the beach decided that he
would try it, he did the howling act, too.
"It beats sliding down-hill to a
standstill," was the way one put it.
Only as dinner-time approached did the beach
begin to clear and the visitors repair to
their various hotels armed with a sunburn
and a tremendous appetite.
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Honolulu, May 11, 1907, page 1.
VISITORS LOOK ABOUT
Sightseeing,
Shopping and Visiting-Off for Kauai.
Yesterday morning was devoted by the members of the
visiting Congressional party to general sightseeing
about the city.
...
From Waikiki, where a number stayed most of the
morning to try the surf riding, a number took the rapid
transit cars around the Makiki district, visiting the Oahu
College grounds en route.
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Honolulu, May 13, 1907, page 3.
CONGRESSIONAL
PARTY'S VISIT
(to KAUAI)
(Continued from Page One)
WHO MADE THE TRIP.
The following are the Congressmen, the representatives
of the Territorial committee and others who made up the
party:
... Geo. Freeth, H. Ford,
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Honolulu, May 15, 1907, page 1.
STATESMEN OFF FOR HAWAII
Will Spend a Night on the Verge of the Great
Crater.
The complete passenger list follows:
... Geo. Freeth, A. H. Ford,
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Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, May 17, 1907, page 3.
STATESMEN
OFF FOR MAUI
A minute or so after 8 p.m.
yesterday, the steamer Claudine, lit up like a liner,
departed for Kahului with such portion of the Congressional
party aboard, as did not embark on the S.S. Mexican, which
sailed for Kahylui at
5 p.m.
The party will "do" Maui until Friday, when they will
journey over to Hawaii.
...
The complete, passenger list follows:
..., Geo. Freeth, A. H. Ford,
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Honolulu, May 20, 1907, page 1.
LONDON'S
SNARK IN PEARL LOCH
FIRST CALL ON TRIP
AROUND THE WORLD
PLEASANT DAYS FROM SAN FRANCISCO -
NO WIND AND NO ACCIDENT
- KETCH IS ALL THE YOUNG WRITER
CLAIMED
- JACK FAMISHED FOR A SMOKE - MR S.
LONDON IN BLUE BLOOMERS
- TO BE FINISHED HERE
"Somebody give me a
cigarette, please," said Jack London, when the launches
of tho customs and quarantine departments and the pilot
boat got alongside the ketch Snark, 27 days from San
Francisco, off Honolulu harbor at 8:10 o'clock this
morning.
"I've sworn off smoking, "but I'm doing it
gradually," the famous young writer and adventurer
continued, "and
I haven't had a whiff for twenty-seven days."
Dr. Sinclair, Immigration Inspector Harry Brown and Customs
Inspector Farmer all made a grab for their clothes to render
assistance to the distressed mariner, but Dr. Sinclair,
having the longest reach, managed to dig up his coflln-nalls
first and handed Captain London a package of paper smokes.
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Honolulu, May 26, 1907, page 3.
PASSENGERS.
Arrived.
Per str. Kirau, May 25, from Hilo and
way ports.
A. L. C. Atkinson, J. K. Kalanianaole, ... A.
H. Ford,
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Star
Honolulu, May 30, 1907, page 6.
Wednesday evening Delegate to Congress
and Princess Kalanianaole
tendered a reception at their beautiful Waikiki home,
the former home of the Dowager Queen Kapiolani, in honor
of the Congressional party.
Queen Liliuokalani was in the receiving party.
Fully three thousand guests attended to pay their
respects to the party and their hosts.
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Honolulu, May 30, 1907, page 5.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
...
Mr. and Mrs. Jack London have taken a
cottage at the Seaside for a few days.
They wish to enjoy the surf riding.
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The Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, May 31, 1907, page 3.
HAWAII'S FORTUNES AND HOW TO ENHANCE THEM
(Editor-
Advertiser)
After thoroughly canvassing the subject among tho members of
the Congressional party during the interisland trip, and
consulting since the return with haoles, kamaainas and
malihinis like myself, I am firmly convinced that the time Is
ripe for the formation of a Hawaiian Friendly to be composed
of those who love these islands and live here and of those who
also love them and are not so fortunate.
...
Forgive me if I presume to write these lines as though I was an
Hawaiian, but it is to me as though I am a kamaaina, for I
have learned to ride your native surf board and in the memory
of that victory and the toils and pains I accomplished it, I
may be fairly inscribed as one who has suffered sufficiently
on your Islands to love them and sympathize with them.
...
Alexander Hume Ford
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Honolulu, June 1, 1907, page 1.
CHEERS AND LEIS FOR DEPARTING CONGRESSMEN
Large Crowd Bid the Visitors Aloha
Pleasing Views on Hawaii
Are Expressed.
Resolved, That the members of the Congressional delegation
do hereby express their appreciation of their hospitable
reception as the guests of the Territory of Hawaii and the
full and unusual opportunities afforded them for studying
the problems of the islands, their material resources and
Federal needs.
We also appreciate the efforts of the Honorable A. L. C.
Atkinson and Honorable J. Kalanianaole, as the official
representatives of the Territory, to make our visit pleasant
and successful.
Such was the formal resolution passed yesterday by the
members of the Congressional party, a short time before the
transport Sherman pulled out carrying the guests of the
Territory back to the mainland.
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Honolulu, June 2, 1907, page 4.
One of the
most interesting things about the outfittings of the ketch
Snark, the tiny vessel in which Jack London and his bonny
wife are making their world's tour, lying in Pearl Harbor,
is the library of the author.
...
Jack London is
a pleasant fellow, that can be seen at once by a look at
his frank, open face and merry blue eyes, but he is a busy
man and has no time to be talked to, looked at and pawed
over by lion hunters.
For this reason he has instructed the engineer-conductor
of the little train which runs up and down the spur line
to the Peninsula, to tell everyone who inquires for the
Hobron cottage that the man who lives there keeps a savage
dog and is a cross himself as two dogs.
The conductor-engineer has the story
down pat, too, and tells it well.
.....................
There is another well known magazine writer in
Honolulu just at present.
He is preparing a series of articles for the Outing magazine on
the sports of the Hawaiians, the chief one of which os of course
is surfing.
To illustrate the story he has had a series of photographs taken
of George Freeth doing stunts on a surfboard, just to show how
easy it is, because one of the things he is going to advocate is
the introduction of surfing at Atlantic City, Old Orchard and
the other places on the Atlantic seaboard where the summer
boarder gathers.
He wishes also to illustrate that skill in surfing can be easily
acquired and as an illustration he has a picture of himself
snapped
standing upright on a board and balanced on the crest or the
foaming wave.
The picture is a striking one and he can put beneath it the fact
that the camera tells no lie.
In this case, however, the picture machine couldn't tell it all,
for it failed to show the half-drowned Freeth under the board
holding it steady while the bold and skilful rider balanced in a
pose long enough for the photo to be taken.
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Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, June 4, 1907, page 5.
CAPT. EAMES QUITS SNARK
Capt. Eames
has quit the yacht Snark and Novelist London is left high and
dry without a captain.
The veteran
sailing master developed an attack of home-sickness while here
and left for his "own countree" by the S. S. Sierra, sailing
for the Coast yesterday.
London
declares that Captain Eames hadn't cold feet or anything like
that, but that he just wanted to go home and went.
He probably
found that he was getting to be too old a man to stand the
voyage.
Captain Iloxohill,
the local viking, has been offered the job of guiding the
Snark into the great unknown and he will probably accept the
billet.
London is at
present laid up with sunburn contracted while surf-riding.
The Snark will
probably drop anchor in Honolulu harbor before very long.
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The Hawaiian Star.
Honolulu, June 8, 1907, page 5.
JACK LONDON WALKS WITH DIFFICULTY
GOES SURF
RIDING AND SUN BLISTERED HIS LEGS - CARRYING ON WORK.
Jack London,
the novelist, who is sojourning here on his first stop on his
several years cruise around the world in his little schooner
"Snark," is paying the penalty of his indiscreet enthusiasm
for surfing.
About a week
ago he was so severely sun-burned at Waikiki beach that he has
since been able to walk with but difficulty, and he still
spends most of his time in bed at the Hobron residence on the
Peninsula where he is making his home.
In spite of
his painful condition, Mr, London is carrying on his literary
work regularly, dictating to his wife as he lies in bed.
He has not
fore sworn surf-rlding, but states that he will be a little
more careful in the future.
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Honolulu, June 10, 1907, page 5.
LOCAL AND
GENERAL
...
George Freeth will give swimming and surfing lessons at the
Seaside every day hereafter between tho hours pf 8:30 a.in. and
6 p.m.
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SWIMMING
LESSONS AT THE SEASIDE
George Freeth, the famous swimmer and surf rider, will be at
the Seaside Hotel hereafter from 9:30 a.in. until 6 p.m. to give
lessons in swimming. diving and surfing on boards.
Ring up Red 101 for engagements.
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Honolulu, June 11,1907, page 6.
NOVELIST SEES EWA
Jack London
and his wife have been "doing" Ewa Plantation.
They have
examined pumping plants and kindergartens; ntno roller mills
and Japanese camps; irrigation systems, nowlng schools.
They were
interested in everything, but in the kindergartens and
schools, the social hall and the recreation grounds more
than in anything else, unless it was in the wonderful
varieties and mixtures of race and nationality that some of
the gatherings presented.
Alexander
Hume Ford suggested the trip to the Londons and took it with
them,.
He is
interested in Evva stock and It was Evva plantation that
brought him to Hawaii at this time.
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Honolulu
papers by the H.M.S, Manuka report tho arrival of the ketch
Snark, in which Jack London, the well-known writer, intends
to circumnativate the globe.
There were
on board the vessel six persons in all, namely, London
himself, Mrs. London, Captain Eames, two others, and a
Japanese.
According to
Mr. London, his proposed trip about the world in a small
vessel came as a brilliant idea while bleaching on the sand
bank of the swimming pool at Glen Ellen.
Mr. London
says.that in a general why they have formulated a plan which
will include tho South Seas, taking in Somoa, New Zealand,
Tasmania, Australia, New Guinea, Borneo, and on up to the
Philippines, over to Japan, and it ls possible that a call
will be made at Korea.
Continuing,
the Red Sea and the Mediterranean will be explored.
Beyond that,
Mr, London says happenings are of too misty a nature to
occupy his thoughts for a while.
The Snark is
45ft. long on, the water line, and has as a beam of 15ft.
Her deck is
flush, there being no house.
The living
apartments occupy tho whole vessel from stem to stern.
Mr. London
expects to put in several years on his trip, which is made
in the interests of a magazine, and will do all of his
writing on board the little vessel.
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The Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, June 28, 1907, page 6.
Freeth Will Ride Atlantic
Rollers!
GEORGE
FREETH, SPINNING IN ON A SWIFT ONE.
(Photo
copyrighted by Alexander H. Ford.)
Just
to show the effete Easterners what the real thing is
and to stir the frazzled nerves of the beach bummers
of Atlantic City, George Freeth is thinking of
taking his surf board under his arms, packing his
telescope and running over there for the summer.
George
has had this idea simmering in his head for some
little time, but the bubbling stopped short a couple
of weeks ago when the cables reported that there had
been a snow storm on June 2.
That
made it more like a toboggan slide to him, but smile
came back when on Wednesday last came the news of
sunstrokes and heat prostrations.
Here
was something more in his line.
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Freeth has the
privilege of being able to boast that he is the only man
Iivlng who has ever surfed on the Atlantic coast.
He was
arrested for doing it, but generally omits to dwell upon
that phase of the story.
It came about
this way.
George decided
that Hawaii did not offer the advantages his youthful ambition
demanded and decided that it should be the wide, wide world
for him.
Without any
great mention in the newspapers and forgetting in the
excitement of getting away to mention anything of his plans to
his relatives, he slipped over the side of a steamer one
night and burrowed into the coal bunkers.
The next day,
between spasms, he crawled up on deck and presented his card
to the officer of the deck.
He was passed
along by the scruff of the neck to the captain, who gave
hlm a cordial welcome and assigned him a berth next the dish
washer in the scullery.
By the time
the vessel had rounded the Horn, George could peel a spud
without without braking the paring and by the time the
Breakwater was sighted he had almost forgotten how to talk
Hawaiian.
He was given
a discharge in Philadelphia and rested in the QuaKer city
for some time between jobs.
During one
of these vacations he got as far away as Atlantic City and
here he made his first bid for fame.
He paddled
around among the the knee-deepers for some time and then
went and put on his clothes.
That was to
slow for him.
Going to a
woodpile, when the cook wasn't looking, he selected a Iikely
slab.
With a
hatchet and jacknife he fashioned this into a surf-board and
again sought the sad sea waves.
Far out he
swam, and there among the breakers, began to have a real
swim, pretty soon he noticed a row boat coming out his way
but was having too good a time to pay any attention.
Pretty soon
the boat with four life-savers aboard got abreast of where
he was standing on his head on the slab.
Here, young
fellow, you can't do that here," shouted one of the rowers.
Freeth saw
that they were speaking to him and just to show he could he
wiggled his toes in their direction.
do it, he
balanced on the board again. (sic).
"Get in out
of here"' continued the life-saver, "no one is allowed to
come this far out, we can't spare all the men on the beach
just to look after you".
"You run
along back to the girl" said George.
"This looks
pretty good to me out here.
I think I'll
swim out a little farther where I won't keep hitting my
knees" and Freeth started to push his slab in the direction
of Ireland.
That made
the life-savers mad and they began to chase George.
Three of
them tried to corner him but he dived under them and
splashed in their face with his feet as he passed.
Then he
caught a roller and surfed past them towards the beach.
He did all
kinds of stunts, zigzagged between the pier legs, and had
the time of hls llfe, but he had to come out sometime and
when he did the whole beach police was laying for him.
What they
did to him George doesn't tell and it would be unfair to say
here, but he didn't surf at Atlantic City any more,
That was tne
first and the last time that any one ever rode the combers
along hat shore, but George knows that it can be done all
right, and now he proposes to go back in shape and show-
those life-savers and others that at any rate he wasn't
scared to death by what they did to him.
This time
he will have the backing of some of the biggest athletic
clubs of New York.
He will
carry letters to the New York Athletic club, the
Manhattan club and the Crescents.
He will have
the support of the Hawaii Promotion Committee and will be
able to refer to those "sassy" cops to "my friends the
Congressmen," with whom he made a hit.
By the time
he gets to the east hls picture will have appeared in the
Outing magazine, Alexander Hume Ford, the magazine writer,
having made George the central figure in the articles he has
written for that magazine on "Surfing, the King of Sports."
He will take
with him letters from Mr. Ford and from Jack London, both of
whom ho taught to surf and sunburned in doing it.
Bert
Peterson has in a substantial way a subscription list to
give him a start on his journey, realizing that a reaI
Kanaka on a surf board at the Eastern summer resorts will be
a big promotion advertieement for Hawaii.
The Diamond
Head Athletic Club, of which Freeth is a shining member,
will also give him a hand and he has the promise of
financial backing from other prominent citizens of
city.
In this
issue will be found a snapshot of of Freeth riding the
breakers, the picture being pronounced. the very best
photograph ever taken of a surfer in action.
This picture
has been sent to the Outing magazine by Mr. Ford, who stood
up to his neck among the breakers for days in order that he
might be able to get a series of such photographs.
Just when
Freeth will leave Honolulu has not been settled by him, but
he proposes to be in the East and amoung the Atlantic
breakers before summer ends.
SURF RIDER BALANCING ON THE CREST OF A BREAKER
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Hawaiian Gazette
Honolulu, June 28, 1907, page 6.
Congressmen go
on Maui Trip
The Kinau, when she sailed Tuesday, was crowded to her full
extent, every stntrroom bring taken and a large number of
mattresses engaged
The party of visiting Congressmen were on board and all were very much
pleased with their short stay in this city.
They anticipate a pleasant trip to .Maui and Hawaii and a
better acquaintance with the people of Honolulu when they
return.
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The Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Honolulu, June 30, 1907, page 12.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack London are living in the Tent
House at the Seaside, where they will remain
during the balance of their stay in Honolulu.
Mr. London has become quite an expert on the surf
board since he has been at the Seaside.
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Evening
Bulletin
Honolulu, July 2, 1907, page 8.
FREETH
SAILS ON ALAMEDA
George Freeth will sail on the Alameda for the Coast, where
he will give exhibitions of surf riding and swimming.
Freeth first intends visiting Venice in Southern California
and will there finish the summer.
From Venice George plans to go to Palm Beach, Florida,
where he will put in the winter riding his board.
Freeth is a crack on the surf board and he is sure to
attract much attention and will also be a great "ad" to Hawaii.
George is a swimmer of much ability and should easily make
good on the Coast.
The local sports and public all wish him success.
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The
Hawaiian Star.
Honolulu, July 3, 1907, page 6.
WILL INTRODUCE SURFING ON THE COAST
GEORGE FREETH EN ROUTE TO SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA BEACHES TO SHOW HAWAIIAN SFORT.
George Freeth,
who is probably the most expert surf board rider in the world,
was one of the passengers on the Alameda this morning.
He is bound
for the Coast where he will spend some time this summer on the
Southern California beaches introducucing the royal Hawaiian
sport.
He has taken a
supply of surf boards with him, and it is not unlikely that
the sport can be made very popular on beaches where the proper
surf conditions exist.
Freeth has
probably done more to revive the wonderful art of the ancient
Hawallans here at home than any other one person.
Some years ago
it had become almost unknown, except by tradition, when
Freeth, who is one of the most expert and graceful swimmers
and divers in the Territory took up the sport and by diligent
and intelligent practice developed until he is now probably as
accomplished as was any of the ancient native riders.
Freeth is not
taking any canoes with him this trip, but is contemplating
going to the Atlantic coast next season with "Dudy" Miller in
which event they will take canoes as well as boards with them.
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The Pacific Commercial Advertiser.
Honolulu, July 3, 1907, page 6.
GEORGE FREETH OFF
Will
Illustrate Hawaiian Surfriding to People in
California.
Among the passengers to sail for the Coast on the Alameda
today will be George Freeth, of this city, who is on his
way to Southern California to give exhibitions of Hawaiian
water sports to the people of that section.
He has done more to revive surf riding and canoeing
in this city than anyone else during the past few years.
Through his exertions, what seemed bound to become a
lost art, has once more sprung into vogue and is being
practised by both Hawaiians and haoles.
At the time when Freeth first took up surf riding
there had been very few here for many years who had been
able to perform the trick of standing on a surf board, and
coming in to the shore on the crest of a
wave.
The white man who could do it was exceptional.
Freeth determined that if the old natives had been
able to do the trick there was no reason that he could not
do the same.
In a short time he had mastered the feat and then
went further.
The older inhabitants told of natives in the early
days who stood on their heads when they came in.
Freeth soon proved that this could be done at the present
time as well as before.
A great deal of practise was needed to
perform this last mentioned feat.
Freeth tried a number of surf boards, some long and
narrow, others shorter but with more breadth, and also of
varying thicknesses.
Finally he found one which was suited to him and the
trick was done.
Freeth has been for several years one of the finest
swimmers and divers in the Diamond Head Athletic Club and
has been a great attraction in all the swimming and diving
exhibitions given in this city.
The most difficult feats of fancy diving are to him
simple and he shows an unusual amount of grace
in his performances.
When the Congressional party made
its tour of the other Islands Freeth was taken
with them by Acting Governor Atkinson to act as a
lifesaver in case one of the boats should be upset
in making a dangerous landing.
He has
figured as a life saver a number of times and as a
fast and strong swimmer has few equals in the
United States.
Freeth takes with him letters from the
Promotion Committee, from Jack London and from
Alexander Hume Ford, who has recently completed a
series of articles on his experiences in Hawaii.
Both London and Hume have made Freeth the
central feature in articles which will appear in
the Ladies' Home Journal and in Outing.
Both these gentlemen have become personal
friends of Freeth's through the exhibitions which
he has given them of surfriding and they have both
taken lessons in the art from him.
Freeth does not take a Hawaiian surfing canoe
with him but If his trip is successful he expects
to visit the Atlantic Coast next year in company
with "Dudy" Miller, his closest friend who is also
skilled in this art, and take a couple of canoes.
The various summer resorts of the East will
be visited in this case and passengers will be
taken out and given a chance to enjoy the Hawaiian
sport. |
George Freeth,
leaving in the Alameda today
|
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12 Number 3 page 31, 2003.
San Francisco Call
Volume 102, Number 34, 4
July 1907, page 6.
CHAMPION
SURF
RIDER COMING FROM HONOLULU
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL
HONOLULU, July 3.—
George Douglas Freeth, the foremost surf
rider of the Hawaiian islands - and that means the foremost in
the world - is to leave soon for the east, where he will give
exhibitions of his skill in navigating a surf board in
the breakers of Atlantic City.
He will be backed by the local promotion committee and will
carry with him letters from several of the congressmen who
recently visited the islands and from Jack London, the novelist,
whom Freeth has taught the art of surfing.
Freeth is a part Hawaiian boy of a
prominent Honolulu family.
All of his life he has been a devotee of the sport of surf
riding and has become highly proficient in the art.
He poises upon the surf board much
as a bird, and has even been known to stand upon his hands on a
board and
be hurled hundreds of feet along the surface, propelled by the
breaker immediately behind him.
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The Pacific Commercial
Advertiser
Honolulu, July 7, 1907, page 12.
Friday morning three of the surfing canoes of the Seaside were
engaged by officers of the British cruiser Monmouth, who
afterwards enjoyed tiffin (sic) on the large open
lanai facing the ocean.
Many were the regrets expressed that they had to leave so
soon Honolulu's attractive beach resort.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack London returned well browned from their
trip to Molokai this morning, and are again domiciled in their
quarters at the Seaside.
They expect to leave for Maui and Haleakala on Tuesday
next, returning the latter part of the week.
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Evening News
Sydney, 10 July 1907, page 2.
SURF BATHING
AT MANLY.
Surf bathing at Manly is to be carried
out in a radically different manner to what has held sway in the past, if the local council
carries out its intentions.
Some months ago
designs were advertised
for and prizes offered for the best system of conducting surf bathing.
The finance committee had reported that the first prize
has been awarded to
Messrs. Kent and Budden.
129 Pitt-street, city, and the second to Mr. Arthur H. Wright, Bower-street, Manly.
Locally there is much
interest evinced as to what
alterations will be made in the mode of surf bathing.
On Tuesday evening
next a meeting will be
held at the Hotel Steyne
for the purpose of
forming a surf
bathers' club, when the
subject will be thoroughly discussed.
Mr. M. W. A. Roberts, who Is calling the meeting, has some suggestions to put before the gathering.
Trove
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The Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Honolulu, July 14, 1907, page 12.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack London are now on Maui, where they will
spend a short time.
A part of the plans of the novelist and his charming wife is
to make the ascent of Haleakala and an exploration of the
crater.
The delay in the finishing up of the Snark has made it
necessary to leave the little vessel at Pearl Harbor, the trip
to Maui being
made in the regular way by an Inter-island steamer.
During the past week the Londons have been entertained a good
deal, dinners and bathing parties in their honor having been
given.
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The Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Honolulu, July 15, 1907, page 1.
OUT-OF-DOOR
DAY YESTERDAY
Thousands
Sought the Parks, the Beach and the Open Air.
One of the biggest crowds for a long time was out at the Waikiki
Beach yesterday afternoon.
The regimental band from the transport Sherman gave a concert at
the seaside Hotel, and this, no doubt, attracted a great many.
The band played quite an extensive program, leaving in time to
get to the transport, which sailed at 5 o'clock in the
afternoon.
But the surf was good yesterday and this attracted a great many
bathers.
The fad for surfing with boards, which Alexander Hume Ford
started and which Jack London has done much to keep up, is still
at its height, and there were scores of people enjoying this
exhilarating sport, which George Freeth has gone to Atlantic
City to introduce on the Atlantic Coast.
(Continued on Page Four.)
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Thursday 18 July 1907, page 11.
THE MANLY SURF CLUB.
A meeting of
surf-bathers was held at the Steyne Hotel, Manly, on Tuesday,
about 110 being present.
Mr. Frank
Donovan was voted to the chair, and on the proposition of
Messrs. M. A. Roberts and A. W. Relph, a resolution was
carried with much enthusiasm, creating "The Manly Surf Club."
The objects of
the club are to organise the surf-bathers, assist in
controlling their dress and conduct, assist in obtaining
better accommodation and facilities, and to devise a means of
rendering surf-bathing safer.
It was decided
that the annual subscription should be 2s 6d, and to admit
lady members.
At the
conclusion of the meeting, Mr. A. T. Hendry, hon. secretary of
the Royal Life Saving Society, presented a number of
certificates to successful residents of Manly.
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The Hawaiian Star
Honolulu, July 25, 1907, page 8.
JACK LONDON THE
DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR
ENTHUSIASTIC OVER HIS MAUI TRIP.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack London returned today on the Claudine from
Maui.
In speaking of his trip Mr. London says that in all his life
he never enjoyed himself as much as he did on his trip to
Haleakala.
...
London said that he hoped to have his
"Love of Life" which has been running in the Cosmopolitan for
some time past, out in book form very
shortly.
His new novel "Iron Heels" will shortly start to run as a
serial In the New York Herald.
"I have already written three stories on Hawaii one of
which has been al ready published in Harper's Monthly and two
which will vrey shortly be ready for the Woman's Home Companion.
I hope to write a story on my recent trip to Haleakala.
It is a trip that every one should take to appreciate what
a grand and magnificent sight it is."
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The
Pacific Commercial Advertiser.
Honolulu, July 28, 1907, page
12.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack London returned from Maui yesterday going
directly to their cottage at the Seaside.
The Londons are more than enthusiastic over Maui scenery
and hospitality, and especially over the great crater of
Haleakaia.
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The
Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, August 2, 1907, page 4.
FREETH SURFING AT VENICE
George Freeth is giving surf riding exhibitions at Venice, a
summer resort in Southern .California, and is making a success
of his work, according to a letter received on the last boat
by the Promotion Committee from their agent in Los Angeles.
The letter
states that Freeth and Kenneth Winter tried surf-riding at
Long Beach, but found the rollers there unsatisfactory.
Finally making
a contract with Manager Haana of Venice.
There,
exhibitions are given by Freeth every afternoon, drawing
immense crowds along the beach and on the piers to wratch his
performance.
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The Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, August 2, 1907, page 7.
LONGWORTHS LIKE US WELL
(From Thursday's Advehtlser.)
"We fell in
love with Honolulu when we were here before and we have
always wanted to get back here for another visit," said Hon.
Nicholas Longworth yesterday, giving this as a reason for
the visit he and Mrs. Longworth, who was here last as Alice
Roosevelt, daughter of President Roosevelt, propose paying
to the islands, a visit which will last until September 5.
There is
nothing political in Mr. Longworth 's trip, which is one of
pleasure and rest solely.
Mr. and
Mrs. Longworth are comfortably located in the largest of the
cottages at the Seaside and already they have resumed the
surf-riding which was summarily cut short two years ago by
the sailing of their steamer for the mainland.
Secretary
Atkinson accompanied them in their canoe rides and saw that
no accidents occurred.
...
It is
expected that they will be present at the dance to be given
at the Seaside tonight in their and Secretary Strauss' honor
and a dinner invitation for Sunday night has been accepted
by Mrs. Longworth, in the to be
Mr. and Mrs.
Longworth, Mr. and Mrs. Jack London and Mr. and Mrs. Fred.
Church.
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The
Sydney Morning Herald.
Saturday 3 August 1907, page 11.
THE MANLY SURF CLUB.
TO THE
EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Sir, - I have
read with some interest your accounts of the formation of the
Manly Surf Club, and have no doubt that there is room for a
club having the objects mentioned in its rules.
But I would be
glad to know if it is going to restrict the bathers in any
way. and whether it will curtail the liberty of the public to
bathe on the public beaches as they have done up to the
present?
I am, etc.,
CITIZEN.
Trove
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The Pacific Commercial
Advertiser
Honolulu, August 4, 1907, page 12.
Secretary A- L C. Atkinson gave a small surfing party Thursday
afternoon in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth.
Crowds of spectators were on the beach watching the canoe
containing the distinguished guests, riding the crest of the
waves.
Mr. Atkinson's guests were Mr. and Mrs. Longworth, Mr. and
Mrs. Straus, Mr.and Mrs. Fred Church and Governor Carter.
Miss Coan. sub-editor of Emanu-EL, of San Francisco, is a guest
of the Royal Hawaiian, and will spend a month here on vacation.
Miss Coan brings letters of introduction to many well-known
Honolulans and has already found a number of friends here.
She finds particular pleasure in the surfing at Waikiki and
already has acquired a considerable skill with the surfboard.
....
A dinner of unusual moment was given at the
Seaside last evening by Mr. and Mrs. Frederic J. Church in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and Mr. and Mrs. Jack London.
The criticism by President Roosevelt of London's account of
a fight between a bulldog and a wolf aroused a good deal of
expectancy among the guests, but, to their disappointment, the
subject was not mentioned.
The dinner was served in the Turkish room of the Seaside,
which was beautifully decorated for the occasion.
The guests were Mr.and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, Mr. and
Mrs. Jack London. Secretary A. L C. Atkinson, Miss Harvey, Miss
Irmgard Schaefer, and James Wilder
The Kaai Quintet Club, assisted by Mrs. Alapai and Miss
Kaai, sang during the dinner and for the dance afterwards.
...
Mr. and Mrs. Jack London are the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Lorrin A.Thurston until the sailing of the Snark
for the south.
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The Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Honolulu, August 9, 1907, page 6.
DELIGHTS
OF SURF-RIDING
Jack
London Describes Sport for Magazine of Large Circulation.
Honolulu, August 8, 1907.
Chairman and Members of the Hawaii Promotion Committee.
Gentlemen: Among other letters received by the China was one
from the Crowell Publishing Company, stating that Jack London's
article on surf bathing in Hawaii would probably appear in the
October number of the Woman's Home Companion.
The circulation of this monthly is considerably in excess of
half a million copies, which means that the article will be seen
by at least three millions of people, who will thus have their
attention drawn to this great sport and the delightful of
sea-bathing in Hawaiian waters, which, I feel assured, Mr.
London will say can not be duplicated the world over.
Surf-riding in Hawaii is apparently attracting a great deal of
attention.
A letter just received from a prominent English magazine writer,
to whom we recently sent a number of photographs, asked for
additional data and offers to pay for some special pictures for
an article he is now working up.
We are still running the cuts of canoe-surfing in our
advertisements in Cook's and Raymond and Wbitcomb's travel
magazines.
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The Hawaiian Star.
Honolulu, August 12, 1907, page 5.
WAS HERE WITH THE CONGRESSMEN
The World Today contains a extended account of the Hawaiian
tour of the Congressional party recently here, by Alexander
Hume Ford, a New York writer who was witii tne party,
tne following are jthe main features.
...
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The Hawaiian Star
Honolulu, Saturday, August 24, 1907, page 1.
Jack London's ketch Snark arrived at Kawaihao, Hawaii, on
Wednesday, six days from Honolulu, with all well aboard.
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The Pacific Commercial Advertiser.
Honolulu, August 26, 1907, page 4.
FORD AND
SURFING.
"Whatever Alexander Hume Ford may write about us in eastern magazines,
and whatever impression of us he may create away from there, we
will still be his debtor.
When Ford came here the one distinctively Hawaiian sport,
which of all others ought to be preserved, had been allowed to
decline, to fall into disuse.
Surf board riding, which in picturesqueness, in the species
of skill it requires, in the pleasure it affords to participant
and spectator, in the spirit it encourage, is unequalled,
was apparently in danger of becoming a lost art.
Ford saw at least the picturesque possibilities in it.
He became an enthusiast.
He sought to become a proficient in it and succeeded to a
very considerable extent, at least.
He imparted his enthusiasm to the community.
He made it a fad.
But he did more than that.
He formulated instruction in it: He taught others how to
teach the acquisition of the art.
Previous to his coming, learning the surf board was the
haphazard result of attempts and practice.
Its principles were not formulated.
There was no one who could give systematic and capable
instruction.
Ford formulated the principles of the pastime, perhaps
not completely but practically, and instructed instructors.
He interested people in it, and made it possible for them
to learn it.
He utilized the skill he found, and there was a good deal
of it.
Several youths were proficient in the art, but they were
individuals.
To the mass it was an unknown art, and it was supposed,
that it could be acquired only by rare individuals.
The result of what Ford did can be seen at Waikiki any
Sunday afternoon. and indeed on most afternoons.
There are almost as many surf boards in the water as
there are bathers, and a surprising average of skill in their
use.
The feat of standing upon the surf board, which two or three
years ago survived only in the power of two or three in
the whole community, is now more general and recognized
as within the range of possibility for at least most of
those who will apply themselves to acquire it.
These surf boards and their riders give to the crowds in
the surf a liveliness and a picturesqueness much beyond
the ordinary crowd of bathers, and make Waikiki beach,
unexcelled as it is, vastly more interesting as a show place
than it ever was before. Ford apparently has preserved
the exercise of surf board riding as a pleasing pastime
to generations yet to come.
Chronicling America
The Pacific commercial
advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, August 26,
1907, Image 4
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The Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, August 30, 1907, page 3
HEAVENLY CLIME
The following letter written from this city and published by
the Republican of Fresno, California, gives a glimpse of
Honolulu as seen by a tourist.
The expression
at the end of the letter that the Islands are as "near heaven
as one may expect to reach this side of Eternity" should bring
many here:
Editor
Republican: Life on the Islands is so placid one does not
realize that days are lengthening into weeks and weeks into
months, for the charm and indolence have crowded out
remembrance of past strenuous times and previous ambitions.
...
SURF BATHING.
Talk of surf bathing on the California coast it is an Ice bath
on a frosty morning when compared to surf bathing on the
Waikiki beach in Honolulu, the most beautiful bathing beach In
the world.
The gorgeously
colored tropical water, luxurious palms and plants along the
shore and the water at the temperature of 70 degrees, are
beyond description.
I hired a surf
board and went out.
Your mother's
ironing board, with a foot of the narrow end sawed off, and
wrappings off, is "It."
After watching
some natives awhile I climbed up on my board, stretched out at
full length face down and went out over the incoming breakers
like a cork.
I turned the
board around and let the breakers carry me to shore.
This
performance was repeated all the forenoon.
I lay calmly
on top the ocean and watched the people on the beach, a
schooner and a transport sail away for the mainland and above
all I watched the tropical rain storm come upon us, making the
ocean look as if it had smallpox.
The sun came
out and the water flashed again in all its tropical beauty.
Natives in
surf boats and on boards were there too.
No amusement
can compare with surf riding.
Try it.
Chronicling
America
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Hawaii]) 1865-1918, August 30, 1907, Image 3
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The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tuesday 3 September 1907, page 4.
SURF-BATHING AT MANLY.
A meeting of
ladies was held in the Council chambers, Manly, with the
object of forming a sub-committee in connection with the Manly
Surf Club, over 50 being present.
The officers
of the club also attended.
Mr. Frank
Donovan presided, and in a short address set forth
the objects of the club.
He asked those
present to elect a sub-committee to safeguard their own
interests, and co-operate in achieving the objects of the
club.
The following
sub-committee was elected;- Mrs. A. N. Farrell, Miss Rawson,
Miss F. Rawson, Miss O'Mahony, Mesdames Newstead, C. F. W.
Lloyd, Balmain. Newstead, E. P. Woolcott, Miss A. Murphy. Miss
T. Murphy, Miss W. Grainger, Miss J. Wallis, Miss G. Hatton,
Miss D. Smith.
Trove
1907
'SURF-BATHING AT MANLY.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842
- 1954), 3 September, p. 4, viewed 10 June, 2012, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14881640
The Sydney
Morning Herald
Saturday 7 September 1907, page 6.
SURF BATHING.AT MANLY.
(BY W. TONOE
AND A, W. RELPH.)
Manly!
What
memories does that name bring back to many of us of the
present day who are now middle-aged busy men and women.
Fair,
bright, easy-golng Manly, the home of the holiday-makers,
where as lads and lassies we spent many of the happiest
hours of our ilves.
How often
have many of us trudged away to the lagoon, over to
Freshwater, and spent the day in lazy luxurious enjoyment,
the more active of us exploring the cliffs, fishing, and
bathing.
How sweet
and tasty the sandwiches were, and what a pleasure it was to
watch the billy boil, and that billy tea- there was never
tea like it to be found in any restaurant.
How often
have we clambered over the rocks to Shell Beach, before the
asphalt parade was ever thought of, and gathered shells and
watched the bright-coloured parrotfish gracefully gliding
about the spongy seaweed in the clear depths of the sea.
What
excitement there was in those days when the great sports day
came round (wasn't it every New Year's Day), and what
cheering and merriment when the climbing of the greasy pole
in the race for the porker prize began, and luckless
competitors one after another dropped helplessly into the
harbour.
What grand
boating parties we had away up North Harbour, and what
glorious rambles through the scrub in search of the now rare
wildrose, with over and anon a rest to look forth at the
beautlful views of harbour and ocean stretching away for
miles- views that would capture the heart of the hardiest
Alpine-climber.
But best of
all- aye, far and away the best - what glorious dips we had
at the ocean's edge, in the surf, the far-famed surf, and
the fame of which will go on growing till at last Government
and people alike will realise the value of this asset right
here at our shores. Its health-giving value, and its value
in helping our youth to grow up fine, strong, hardy, shapely
men and women.
Those days
are gone; other lads and lasses have taken our places; but
Manly is still there, for us, as well as for them.
Bright, gay
Manly, with its lovely sunshine, its cool ocean breezes, its
clear water depths, its clean sandy beaches, beckoning us to
come.
We feel the
fascination of the merry, gaily dressed throng; the only
place in Sydney where people dress and do as they please
regardless of their neighbours, with an abandonment akin to
that of the continent.
And who of
us that has once enjoyed that refreshing morning dip does
not now, with warm summer approaching, hear the "call of the
surf?"
Away in the
back blocks, on stations, and selections, in little dusty
country townships, the call of the surf is already making
itself heard, and soon, when the shearing is over, trains
will be filled with sun-tanned men, women, and children from
the West aching for sight of the sun, who have heard the
call of the surf even way back in the interior, and could
not say "nay."
Soon men,
women, and, children, in thousands, will be disporting*
themselves in the surf; every season the crowds in the water
grow, and there is no doubt that it is fast becoming our
national pastime.
Occasionally
one hears of objections to this form of continental bathing,
that it is immodest and unbecoming for women to bathe
amongst men.
One may be
quite sure that whoever raises such an objection has not had
any experience of surf bathing, and it would always be
fairer of them to wait till they had.
Let them try
it once, and all the objections will immediately be
forgotten.
Those who
object may go on objecting for ever, but they won't stop
continental surf bathing, it has come to stay, and its ranks
amongst both men and women will go on growing larger and
larger with each new season.
There are
now proper restrictions regarding dress, and a regulation
costume is about to be adopted amongst the surf club
members, against which the severest critic will not be able
to find objection.
An eminent
member of the medical profession recently reported, when
lecturing to the Royal Society, that "no country in the
world bad such marvellous health resorts as Australia, and
no country neglected thom so much.
The Pacific
Ocean bathed our shores with seas warmer and more beautiful
than those of any European country.
The
health-giving results from sea-bathing could not be
over-estimated.
The
magnificent surf, clean sand, beautiful water, and
picturesque coast were unrivalled in the world."
And there is
no doubt about the fact that surf-bathing is wonderfully
healthy.
In the first
place, it is quite different to bathing in ordinary calm
water.
One Is
always moving about in the surf, diving, swimming ,and
dashing through the waves, consequently plenty of physical
excrcise is taken.
Then the
action of the surf boating (?) against the body keeps it in
a healthy glow.
Then again
the surf contains phosphorus and other chemical qualities
that serve to strengthen and invigorate the system.
The sun also
has a very beneficial effect on the body, and when now
accommodation is provided for the bathers space for
sun-bathing should not be forgotten.
The strong
salt seabreeze, too, helps to blow away the cobwebs, if
invalids only know how quickly thelr good health would be
restored by a few dips in the surf they would seek it more
often.
One strange
fact that may soom hard to believe, but is nevertheless
true, is that corpulent people get rid of thelr loose
unnecessary flesh by regular surf-bathlng, while thin people
put on flesh- not loose, flabby, unhealthy stuff, but good
sound firm flesh.
Their
muscles are hardened, and the blood corpuscles of the skin
Improved.
On a
Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning in the summer it is a
sight worth looking at to see the hundreds of fine
brown-skinned specimens of manhood on the beach.
Surf bathing
is helping to build up a race of fine young hardy
Australians, and everything should be done to encourage it.
It has its
risks, the possibility of being carried out to sea, the very
reason, perhaps, why it is so particularly attractive to
many of our young men, and it is all the better for that.
In these
days of advanced civilisation we are all too apt to
encourage the avoidance of risk and danger; in the days of
our forefathers love of adventure made them seek it, and
they did not suffer any the more on that account.
The risk and
danger attached to surf-bathlng is the very spice of it, and
only helps to make our young men manly and hardy, and
probably teaches them to have some presence of mind in
emergency.
Shooting
the breakers is an art in itself.
It is a
sensation even more delightful than that experienced in a
motor car or a toboggan slide.
And it is an
art that one can only become adept in after years of
practice.
In the South
Sea islands it is customary for the blacks to shoot the
breakers with a piece of flat board held in front of the
body. Some of our more experienced surf-bathers, however,
excel in shooting without the use of any such assistance,
and it is a sight worth going far to see.
The shooter
makes his way right out to where the breakers commence to
curl, often far over his head in depth, and, waiting his
chance, selects a breaker with plenty of force in it, turns
up into it, and comes shooting in on the very edge of the
foam, flying like a duck on the water, head thrown back,
balancing hlmself in the water by using his hands as a pair
of Ans (oars?) against the side of his body.
Last season
many young schoolboys were observed making good headway in
the practice of this art, which is much more difficult of
attainment than it looks.
At certain
intervals along the beach is to be found the undertow, which
is not to be dreaded at all if understood.
This must
not be confounded with the drawback or back-wash, which is
quite another thing.
The latter
is only experienced when the tide is running out strongly,
and when the bathers feel it they are careful not to go
beyond thelr depth.
If carried
out, it is possible sometimes to struggle against it, but
the wisest course is to watch for each breakor, and try to
shoot in with it.
The
undertow, however, is quite a different matter- it forms a
gutter, and appears lUto * nabiag (?), fast-flowing river in
the midst of the other calmer water surrounding it.
Experienced
bathers can always point it out, the signs being a rippling
action of the surface of the water, a darker hue in the
water, caused by the depth of the gutter, and the fact that
just where it runs out through the breakers they do not
break into foam.
The width
and direction of the undertow varies- sometimes it is only a
few foot wide, sometimes fifty; sometimes it runs straight
out to sea, yet often it runs parallel with the beach and
then out to sea.
Beyond the
breakers it generally loses its force.
In rough
weather, when a strong north-easterly gale blows, it is
worse than at other times; when the westerlies blow there is
seldom any undertow to be seen.
The actual
primary causes of it have not yet been explained, but there
must be some connection between the north-easterly gales and
the undertow.
When a
bather gets into its grasp he should not attempt to fight
against it; if he does, it will inevitably get the best of
him.
Rather,
should he go with the tow, and try and work out of it
sideways.
The regular
bathers and many of the visitors, however, understand the
undertow, and know where the safe spots are.
And it is
not a matter for inexperienced bathers to feel at all
alarmed about, they can bathe with absolute safety, for
there is always a wide ring of experienced bathers
surrounding those who aro new to the pastime and therefore
not venturesome.
There is
risk for those who seek it.
For
beglnners or those who choose to be careful there is no risk
whatoever.
And often if
one happens to get carried out, there are always good
swimmers at hand to help.
Life-saving
appliances have not yet had as much attention on the beach
as they deserve.
At intervals
ropes have been kept, with life-buoys attached, and a
life-line with a cork body has been in use at Fairy Bower,
but in emergencies the lines have often broken.
Last season
a lifeboat was also launched, and this is kept at the Fairy
Bower beach.
But
organisation amongst the bathers has been urgently needed,
and many a life would have been saved at Manly if there had
been some controlling organisation and directing power
amongst the bathers themselves.
Fortunately
that has now come, and the Manly Surf Club has been formed,
with over 200 members already before the season has
commenced, the objects of the club being- (a) to obtain
improved facilities for surf-bathing, and otherwise to
promote and encourage the sport; (b) to ensure the most
effective methods of rescuing persons in distress and the
resuscitation of the apparently drowned; (c) to próvide for
a regulation costume for members, and to assist in enforcing
the laws governing the conduct of surf-bathers; (d) to
effect such other purposes as may hereatter be considered
necessary in the advancment of the sport.
This club
will particularly give its attention to life-saving
appliances; its officers will see that the ropes are
constantly in order and tested, and more lifebuoys will be
placed along the beach.
Life-saving
classes are being formed from its ranks, and amateur lifeboat
crews will be practised, while there will be systematic
organisation amongst the members, so that when anyone is
carried out or in danger each member will know his work and do
it.
It is expected
that this club will soon comprise some thousands of bathers in
its ranks.
It Is likely
that improvements will be at once made on the beach in the
accommodation for bathers, plans having already been drawn by
the Governmont Architect for new sheds and conveniences, and
altogether a happy time is ahead for the surf-bather.
Trove
1907 'SURF
BATHING.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 7
September, p. 6, viewed 10 June, 2012,
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The Hawaiian Star.
Honolulu, September 28, 1907, page 6.
SOCIAL
...
Surf boarding
has become most popular at the Seaside and many local people
are becoming expert.
Chronicling
America
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1893-1912, September 28, 1907, Image 6
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The Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Honolulu, September 29, 1907, page 2.
A Friend of
Hawaii in Fiji
TRIES SURF
RIDING.
On Taviuni Island I met four of the Douglas brothers, cattle
breeders and copra planters.
I was thrown
with them for half a day, as I insisted that at the end of
their island there were natives who operated the surf-board --
so we rode to the end of the island and, despite sharks and
coral, I went in with the natives, they using tiny stray
pieces of wood and I the part of a canoe, intending to
astonish the natives with a standing "stunt."
The less said
the better, however.
The undertow
carried me over the reef, and when I did get back the waves
rolled me on the coral.
Surf-boarding
is not for the white man in Fiji.
The natives
merely hold a small board in their hands to guide them in, and
have never heard of anyone standing on the board.
The Douglases
were enchanted with the sport but they have not, yet visited
Waikiki.
...
I take another delightful cruise from here,
via Samoa and the Tonga Islands, to Auckland, New . Zealand.
From Auckland to Tahiti there is a regular passenger
line, and from Tahiti to San Francisco.
If only the Union Steamship Co. of New Zealand could be
induced to extend its service, via Tahiti, to Hawaii, or the
Spreckels boat would stop at Honolulu on its way to Tahiti, a
perfect South Sea Island cruise route would exist, and one
that American tourists would delight in. What more delightful
than a cruise of the Pacific, beginning and ending at Hawaii!
I shall visit Dunedin for the purpose of talking this
matter over with Union S.S.Co. of New Zealand officials.
I hope yet to see all the allied interests of the Pacific
islands with their joint promotion committee rooms in New
York, London and other great centers of population.
Hawaii is setting the pace for the world
west of the American continent, and long may she continue in
front rank, her rightful place, and as for me, I shall ever
cry aloud, "Hawaii ponoi."
Sincerely yours,
ALEXANDER HUME FORD.
Chronicling America
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The
Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, October 1, 1907, page 6.
A Friend of Hawaii in Fiji
Suva, Fiji,
August, 1907.
Dear Sir:
I have just
returned from a two weeks cruise among the Fiji Islands, by
Inter-Island steamer, cost $2.50 per diem and worth more.
...
The
outrigger canoes are not so graceful as ours, and the hotels
are execrable, the boarding-houses fair.
...
TRIES SURF RIDING.
On Taviuni
Island I met four of the Douglas brothers, cattle breeders
and copra planters.
I was thrown
with them for half a day, as I insisted that at the end of
their island there were natives who operated the surf-board
-- so we rode to the end of the island and, despite sharks
and coral, I went in with the natives, they using tiny stray
pieces of wood and I the part of a canoe, intending to
astonish the natives with a standing "stunt."
The less
said the better, however.
The undertow
carried me over the reef, and when I did get back the waves
rolled me on the coral.
Surf-boarding
is
not for the white man in Fiji.
The natives
merely hold a small board in their hands to guide them in,
and have never heard of anyone standing on the board.
The
Douglases were enchanted with the sport but they have not,
yet visited Waikiki.
...
ALEXANDER HUME FORD.
Chronicling
America
The Hawaiian gazette. (Honolulu [Oahu,
Hawaii]) 1865-1918, October 01, 1907, Image 6
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The Register
Adelaide, 2 October 1907, page 5.
According to
Honolulu papers of July 16, Mr. and Mrs. Jack London, who are
sailing around the world in the ketch Snark, were still on the
island enjoying life.
It will
interest the ladies to know that at the bathing parties (they
have surf swims in Honolulu) Ms. London looks 'very fetching'
in her jaunty bathing suit, and can perform many difficult
feats. — Singapore Free Press.
Trove
1907 'CONCERNING
PEOPLE.', The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 2 October,
p. 5, viewed 16 October, 2012,
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57362859
The Hawaiian Star
Honolulu, October 7, 1907, page 5.
JACK LONDON TELLS OF SURFING
ENTHUSIASTIC AND ELOQUENT DESCRIPTION OF
WAIKIKI SPORT BY THE FAMOUS AUTHOR
DID HE
STICK TO INTENTION TO RIDE A SURF-BOARD STANDING UP BEFORE
HE LEFT IN THE SNARK?
In the current
issue of the Woman's Home Companion, Jack London has a
long article on surf-riding here, in which he booms the sport
as most absorblng and tells of his experiences wlth Freoth and
Ford, two other enthuisists.
London also
tells how he saved a woman's life by not allowing his surf
.board to run into her when he was dashing madly sandwards on
the foam, and she was in the way.
The following
are from his rescrlptlons of surfing:
(excepts from A
Royal Sport)
Chronicling
America
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1893-1912, October 07, 1907, SECOND EDITION, Image 5
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The Pacific Commercial
Advertiser
Honolulu, October 9, 1907, page 9.
Kenneth Winter, who returned from the mainland yesterday,
reports that George Freeth has sailed for the South American
coast in the position of a diver.
He expects to perform as a surf rider at Atlantic City next
summer.
Chronicling
America
The Pacific
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October 09, 1907, Image 9
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The
Sydney Morning Herald
Thursday 17 October 1907, page 11.
DANGER OF THE COSTUME.
Mr. W. V. H.
Biddell, president of the Bronte Surf-bathing Association,
estimates that if surf-bathers are hampered with dress in
which they have not absolute freedom of arms and legs- in
fact, of the whole body- they will be four times as liable to
get exbausted if they accidentally got into a current.
The costume
may bocome the cause of four times as many people being
carried out to sea, and more loss of life In consequence.
Barrier Miner, Broken Hill.
Thursday 17 October 1907, page 4.
SURF-BATHING REGULATIONS.
Sydney,
Wednesday.
The Minister
for Public Works, Mr. Leo, has supplied a statement to the
effect that protests made against the proposed surf-bathing
ordinances are the result of the publication of absolutely
incorrect statements.
The whole
watter. Mr. Leo says has arisen from the premature,
publication of a draft of the regulations which was not that
adopted by him informal conference held on the subject.
The Manly
municipal council has refused the request of the local Surf
Club to allow it to have the control of the surf boat bathing
etc., at Manly.
Trove
1907
'SURF-BATHING REGULATIONS.', Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW :
1888 - 1954), 17 October, p. 4, viewed 10 June, 2012, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article44398082
The
Pacific Commercial Advertiser.
Honolulu, October 18, 1907, page 3.
SURF-RIDING
AT VENICE
VENICE, October 5.
To introduce surf-riding on the American coasts as an
advertisement for Honolulu, George D. Freeth. a native
of the Hawaiian Islands and an expert in the sport,
will pass the winter months In Venice and next season
visit Atlantic City and other resorts on the eastern seaboard.
Under the auspices of the Honolulu Chamber of
Commerce at Honolulu Freeth gives exhibitions to promote
interest in the sport, which he declares is the most
healthful of all forms of aquatic amusement, since it
provides
enough exercise ro keep away any danger from
chill.
Several swimmers in Venice have taken to the
pastime, but are far from the skill attained by Freeth,
who has no difficulty in dashing through the surf
upright on his board, or even standing on his head while
the waves send him swiftly to shore.
On Waikiki beach at Honolulu he began riding at such
an early age that he scarcely remembers it.
There both men and women enjoy surf-riding, but
few of the latter have taken to it in Venice.
Freeth comes to Venice through the agency of Mr.
Childs, Honolulu representative in the Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce.
A small stipend from the Kinney company paid for the exhibition
adds to the income of the swimmer.
Los Angeles Express.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaiian
Islands) 1885-1921, October 18, 1907, Image 3
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The Mercury
Hobart,
30 October 1907, page 4.
SHIPPING.
Westralia, S.S., 2,884
tons, H. J. Kell, for Sydney.
Passengers: - ..., A. H. Ford,
Trove
1907 'SHIPPING.', The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860
- 1954), 30 October, p. 4. , viewed 05 Jul 2016,
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The Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu November 1, 1907, page 3.
KONA TO HAVE THIRTY MILES OF
RAILROAD
(From
Wednesday's Advertiser.)
It is expected
to go ahead immediately with the extension of the rail road.
As soon as it
is completed it will enable the Hawaiian Mahogany Lumber Co.
to lumber both the ohia and koa forests where there is more of
both kinds of timber than in the district where that company
is now operating.
It will be
remembered that all of the operations of the lumber company,
both in Kona and Kau, are under the full supervision of
Territorial Forester Hosmer and subject to the foresting rules
of the Board of Agriculture and Forestry.
The intention
is to take out only mature trees, preserving and protecting
the young trees and giving them an opportunity to develop.
Chronicling
America
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Hawaii]) 1865-1918, November 01, 1907, Image 3
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The Hawaiian Star.
Honolulu, November 2, 1907, page 8.
San
Francisco Town Talk says:
"Joe
Dunn is back in town.
Perhaps
you don t know Joe.
Not
to know Joe is not to argue yourself unknown, but assuredly it
is to imply that you have not a wide acquaintance among men
that go down to the sea in ships
Joe
is a bo-Bii who has sailed on most of the waters ot
the earth.
He
is an adventurous chap, and he has been in most of the navies
of the earth, but he never prolonged his stay in any of them
into a period that held no promise of adventure.
When
there is a prospect of excitement in any segment of the globe
Joe hikes to the spot with all the speed which he is able to
employ.
When
the excitement is over, Joe drops out.
When
Arthur Dutton fitted up the Bogota for a little war in Central
America Joe Dunn was the first able seaman on board.
When
the war cloud floated away Joe enlisted in Emperor William's
navy.
When
Joe heard that Jack London was going to the South Sea islands
in the Snark in quest of adventure he wanted to go, but tho
young novelist had a full crew when the boatswain applied for
a berth.
Joe
was awfully disappointed, but he did not become hopeless.
It
occurred to him that somebody might desert In Honolulu and so
he shipped before the mast in a big schooner for the Hawaiian
Islands.
Arriving
there he lost no time in getting aboard the Snark, and to his
great joy there was a vacant berth, and he joined the crew.
But
Joe is back, and the Snark has not yet voyaged to the South
Seas.
Hence
this paragraph.
Ardent
lover of adventure though he is, Joe Dunn doesn't hanker for
the kind of experience that is to be had on board the Snark.
He
loves the salt sea, and he yearns for the South Sea, and he
prefers a pleasure craft in good company to a merchantman
consecrated to commerce.
Nevertheless
he quit London and the Snark, and why he did so is a funny
story.
But
the humor of it is mainly in the way Dunn tells it, and of
that way there can be no simulacrum in print.
The
boatswain's first experience in the Snark was on a trip from
Honolulu to Hilo which consumed more time that it would take
an ordinary vessel to circumnavigate the globe.
During
the trip everybody acted as navigator.
Even
the cook was occasionally in command, but most of the time it
was Mrs. London in bloomers.
But
what particularly disgusted Dunn was the gearing which was
nothing like anything he had ever seen aboard a ship.
He
imagines that most of it was invented by Noah for the Ark,
because it is suitable only for vessel of huge bulk.
There
is a capstan aboard that is operated by a gasoline engine to
hoist the anchor, and Dunn says that he could lift the little
anchor with one hand.
London
expected him to work the gasoline engine, but he objected to
it because it is an engine that properly belongs to an
automobile.
'One
day I tried to start It,' says Dunn, 'and the darned thing
gave such a kick and made such fuss that I thought we were all
going to the bottom.' Dunn says that will buy a fine home.
...????
Chronicling
America
The Hawaiian star. (Honolulu [Oahu])
1893-1912, November 02, 1907, Image 8
Image and text
provided by University of Hawaii at Manoa; Honolulu, HI
Persistent link:
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82015415/1907-11-02/ed-1/seq-8/
The Hawaiian Star
Honolulu, November 2, 1907, page 1.
JACK LONDON'S CHECKS RETURNED
HILO MERCHANTS GET A SHOCK IN MAILS FROM THE
COAST
AUTHOR
PAID HIS BILLS WITH CHECKS ON AN OAKLAND BANK
IN WHICH
HE HAD NOT FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO MEET THEM.
The Klnau this morning brought news from Hilo
that Jack London's checks given to
HiIo merchants in payment of bills,
were being returned from his Oakland
bank, endorsed "not sufficient
funds."
The receipt of the checks was quite
a shock to the Hilo men.
London is now far away and off the ordinary line
ot travel, and he may not to heard from
for a long time.
It is generally supposed that he passed
the bad checks by mistake in his calculations, but that
theory doesn't supply the Hilo men with the missing
coin.
London left Hilo for the Marquesas and
may be there by this time, if he used his auxiliary
engine.
Chronicling
America
The
Hawaiian star. (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, November 02, 1907,
Image 1
Image and text provided by University of Hawaii at Manoa;
Honolulu, HI
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Australian
Town
and Country Journal
Wednesday 27 November 1907, page 27.
Sights in Fiji.
SURF-BATHING
AND SWIMMING.
...
The expected
arrival of a team of Fijian cricketers (in Sydney) has drawn
some attention to that locality.
The Fijians
are half amphibious, and one of their greatest amusements is
surf-bathlng; but they go in for it on a much more elaborate
scale than has yet been attempted in New South Wales.
In a costume
which would hardly commend itself to a suburban Mayor, the
Fijian swims out with his surf board till he gets far enough
out to enjoy a good rush in.
Then, standing
on the board in the manner shown in our illustration, he
fairly flies ashore.
This trick of
board-riding is very difficult to learn.
Something of
the sort was tried by local swimmers in the surf about Sydney,
but with the risk of sharks no one cared about going very far
out, and such as did got a good swing on came rushing in with
their boards among the other bathers huddled in crowds in the
shallow water, and it was a miracle that no one's eye was
knocked out.
Though: the
Fijians are so expert in the water, it is strange that they
have never provided any really fast swimmers.
They may not
have the necessary stamina, as it reauires a very powerful
constitution to stand the strain of the "crawl" stroke for
any length of time, or it may be that the Fijian swims to
amuse himself, and has no idea, of under-going the hard
training necessary to arrive at first-class physical
fitness.
...
Photographs: A
Fijian and his "Surf-board." and On a
"Surf-board." - both actually at Waikiki Beach.
...
Our photos,
are supplied by Mr. Ralph Stock.
Trove
1907 'Sights in
Fiji.', Australian Town and Country Journal (NSW : 1870 -
1907), 27 November, p. 27, viewed 4 June, 2012,
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71599169
The Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday 7 December 1907, page 15.
MANLY SURF CARNIVAL.
The Manly surf
carnival and official opening of new dressing accommodation at
Manly by the Minister for Lands takes place to-day at 3 p.m.
The principal
events are a fancy dress parade, Sly Bros, in surf boat rescue
work, and resuscitation by a squad from the Royal Life-saving
Society.
There will be
numerous other events.
The ladies of
Manly will make a special collection on behalf of the Royal
Life-saving Society.
The Sydney
Morning Herald
Monday, 9 December 1907, page 6.
Fijian Swimmers.
-The fact that representatives of the Bau team of swimmers and
cricketers were to make their debut at a swimming carnival at
Bronte on Saturday afternoon as the means of bringing a large
crowd to the baths.
After a formal welcome had been extended in English, and replied
to in an eloquent outburst the Fijian tongue, which latter
greatly impressed most of the younger portion of the audience,
four members of the team in due course stripped for the water.
Glistening with oil, and disregarding the superfluity o£ "neck
to knee," the four athletic, bronze figures were much admired.
After their display, however the opinion was freely expressed
that the Fijians would have little chance in sprinting with our
local exponents.
It had also been arranged that the dusky swimmers should visit
Bondi yesterday.
In anticipation of a display of surf-riding in approved island
fashion, and of other natatorial feats, a good many extra
hundreds visited Bondi.
The local surf-bathers' club, at whose invitation the Fijians
were to visit the beach, assembled in full force, but they and
the spectators alike waited in vain, as the alien swimmers
failed to put in an appearance.
Trove
1907 'NOT REPRISALS.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 -
1954), 9 December, p. 6. , viewed 24 Apr 2016,
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14911427
surfresearch.com.au
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Cater (2010-2016) : Newspapers : 1907.
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