PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPORTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 65, 17 March 1900, Page 3

PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPORTS.

The second unnual sports meeting of the Auckland Public Schools' Amai tear Athletic Association-, took place i yesterday afternoon in the Domain 1 Cricket. Ground, and was in every way

a pronounced success. A very large : attendance of children, parents, and 1 friends awarded the efforts of the promoters, and in Che middle of the ! afternoon the slopes of the ground I presented a very bright and pietuI resque appearance. Tiie events were ! run oil" punctually, and the whole ! meeting was splendidly managed, the ! energetic secretary, Mr F. J. Unison,

and Aii- G. Squirrel (chaiman of tlie City Schools Committee), the president, being- especially worthy of mention for their hard work in promoting the luceess of the meeting. During the afternoon Mr It. Hobbs (chairman) and Mr V. E. Rice (secretary) of the Education Board were present. ] The events were nearly all keenly contested, and several good finishes I were witnessed. The hero of the I meeting wa.s (i. Hill, of (Jrafton Road school, who won half a dozen events, and practically secured the banner a second time for his school. Although Hill was somewhat on the large size in comparison with his opponents, yet he ran nicely, a.nd should be heard of again. Another promising boy is K. lleald, who came second in the mile walk, and showed a most taking style. Hunter's band was in attendance during the afternoon, and Aliss Squirrcll, assisted by other ladies, kindly provided afternoon tea. The following' are the results of the events run after we went to press yesterday afternoon: — Maypole Competition.—This was a 1 pretty and artistic event, and was won by the Nelson-street girls, under Miss

Chapman. Miss M. Stilt was Queen of the May, and the girhs were prettily attired in white, with pink sashes and harts to match. Devonp'ort did not compete owing to their not having a pole- The display "was deservedly applauded by the spectators. 100 Yards Championship, under 13. — First heat: P>. Harper 1, W. Styles 2. Second heat: R. Maxwell 1. Neberg 2. Third heat: G. Lush. 1, V. Oxley 2. Fourth heat: It. Mounsey 1, A. Hampton ?., Fifth heat: F. Bade 1, J. Mulvihill 2. Sixth heat: 11. Prince 1, C. Jlowart.h 2. Final boat: F. Eade I, G. Lush 2, A. Hampton '.',.

100 Yards Championship, nrider 14 years.—First heat: J. Boylan 1, C. Hill 2. Second heat: C. Piper 1. A. Forgie 2, Third heat: A. Kunst 1. C. Large 2. Fourth heat: C. Weston 1, R. Maxwell and P. Erewin equal 2. Fifth heat: .J. Dorring-ton 1, It. Henderson 2.

Final: G. Western 1, J. Boylan :.\ A Kunst 3. a

Japanese Medley.—This was a novel and pretty display by •twenty-four girls from the Reresford-st. school. The £j r i s were dressed in full Japanese costume, and carried Japanese umbrellas, and the effect was very artistic. The girls went through some pretty evolutions under .Miss Mcllhone, who deserves great credit for her efforts in presenting- such a. picturesque exhibition.

100 Yards Championship, under 15.— First heat: C. Weston 1, J. Vickery 2. Second heat: O. Bull 1, T. Senraneke 2. Third heat: 11. Durance 1, S. Collins 2. Final heat: O. Bull 1, S. Collins 2, IT. Durance 3.

.100 Yards Championship, open.— First heat: S. Collins 1, 11. Durance 2, J. Vickery 3. Second heat: G. Hill I, C. Richardson 2, C. Weston 3. Final heat: G. Hill 1, C. Richardson 2, 11. Durance 3.

Dumb Bell Competition, Girls. —]3evonport (Miss Gavey in charge) 1, Parnell (Miss Edmiston) and I3eresford street (two squads) equal 2. This was also a pretty display, and was followed by a combined exhibition by all the squads.

One Mile Bicycle Handicap (roadsters).—First heat.: C. Hart (50yds) 1, J. Forbes (OOyda) 2, Bees ton (110 yds) 3. Second heat: N. Ussher (60yds) 1, P. McPherson (70yds) 2, L. Wilkinson (160 yds) 3. Final heat: C. Hart (80 yds)* 1, J. Forbes (GOyds) 2, F. McPherson (70yds) 3.

75yds Championship, under 10.— Final heat: H. Ilowell 1, F. McCu'llough. L. Ellison. Indian Club Exhibition (Girls)., — Parnell 1, Beresford No. 1 Squad 2, Grafton Itoad and Beresford-street No. 2 Squad 3. The whole display was extremely creditable

78 Yards Championship, .nmler 11. — Final heat: C. Brett 1, W. Coleman 2, K. McClnre 3.

78 Yards Championship, under 12.-— Final heat: A. Hampton 1, T. Henderson 2, O. Braen 3.

Quarter-mile Bicycle (roadsters). —Final heat: 'v

Handicap riart (17

yds) 1, F. McPherson 2

120 Yards Hurdles Championship, open.—O. Hill 1, F. Goudie 2, J. Dorrington 3. Run in heats. First heat: J. Dorrington 1, S. Morley 2. Second .heat: F. Goudie 1, 11. Little John 2. Third heqt: G. Hill 1, C. Richardson 2.

One Mile Championship, open.—lt Tye J, E. Salisbury 2, W. Thompson 3

GOO Yards Handicap, members A.A.A. and CO.—J. Campbell (6yds) 1, E. Williams (Siyds) 2, G. Brieiicy (12 .Yds). 3.

Two Mile Bicycle Handicap .members A.A.A. and' G.C.—A. Cooper (70 yds) 1, T. C. Ewen (70yds) 2, F. Wade (100 yds) 3. Pole Drill (Newton East Girls).— This was an exceedingly creditable and pretty exhibition, which reflected ,»:reat. dredH 'on the 'toaehier, Miss Davis.

Physical Drill Display (Napier-street Boys').—Fourteen lads, wearing- blue jerseys and armed with wooden guns, gave a display of bayonet drill tinder Mr Dnnlop. The proficiency showed by the boys was exceedingly good.