Third Day: January 31.

Notwithstanding the plethora of sports and other festivities which have been provided during the past couple of days, the appreciation of the public on the third day showed no signs of diminution, and the rowing regatta, Maori canoe races, and war dance, attracted fully 8000 people to Devonport during the afternoon, while great numbers also watched the grand yachting contest which took place for the splendid trophies presented by the Mutual Life Association of Australia. With the exception of the rowing events, all the day's proceedings were carried out without a hitch. The weather was bright and cool, and the trip across the water exceedingly pleasant.