BIENNIAL DEMONSTRATION.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9365, 14 March 1896, Page 8

BIENNIAL DEMONSTRATION.

The demonstration was resumed at 9 a.m. at Lancaster Park yesterday, when the weather was delightful. The work of the judges, competitors, and others lasted till a quarter to seven in the evening, when there were left two events —two men bicycle and two men coupling—to complete, and two— hose, hydrant and union for five men, and 250 yds race—not commenced. The flat race will be taken at 7.30 a.m. to-day aud the unfinished events will be taken up at 9 a.m. During the day the Suumore Band con* tribated music, ana an exhibition was given of the work of the chemical engine Be I can a, which was spick and span in fresh paint and polish, and presented an attractive picture to the firemen. Iv the course of tbe demonstration some points for cousideration cropped up requiring the attention of the judges. A meeting was held last night but the decisions of the judges are not to be made public until the completion of the demonstration, a final meeting of the judges takiog place directly after Che last event. Appended are the results of the events completed : —

Manual Enginb Competition foe Five Mcn —Five men, each dressed in shirt and trousers to be lying down in bunk on platform 14fc above ground. At signal from starter, to get up and dress, putting on tunic, of which four buttons must be fastened, boots, helmet, belt and spanner, end of belt to be in keeper. Descend down pole. Harness two horses, pub in pole in engiue, attach horses to engiue, drive about 570 yds to tank, take out horses, unship uwiugle trees, connect and pay out two lengtus of web canvas hose 50ft each from near side, of engine, fix branch, connect two lengths of suction hose to engine, turn over, secure and unlock levers, lock fore carriage, and pump from a tank filled with water, and with water strike disc 3fc in diameter fixed about 10ft from ground. At starting, suction hose to be in pockets at each side of engiue, lids closed, all caps on, delivery hose to be made up in two coils, strapped, and paced in body of engine, branch to be strapped on horn in front of engine. When work is done men to hold up arms over head till dismissed by judges. Horses to be standing on eacn side of engine. Harness to consist ot bridle, collar (names, traces, and breeching combined). Reins to be attached to engine. Horses and harness will be provided by tbe Committee, and shall not be used for practice by any Brigade till the day of competition. A man will be provided to take charge of horses when released from engine. Prizes, .£2O, £10, and £5. Christchurch—Foremen Tattersall, McMillan and Juriss, Firemen Condon and Napier, omin 9iec ... ... 1 Rangiora—Secretary Wilson, Branchmen C. dv Moulin, and W. Jordan, Firemen Strong and Mayuard, 3miu 29sec 2 Ashburton—Branchmen T. Barber and -R. Dorm, Firemeu Borough, J. Dorm, and W. Kidd, 3mtu 32 2-sth sec ... 3 Hokitika —Foremen F. McGregor, Assistant Foremen F. Thomson aud T. Furlong, Firemen H. Scuultz and H. Thompson, smiu 402-sth sec (2) ... 4 Hokitika were penalised 2stcs. The following competed, the figures in parenthesis showing penalties in seconds, included in the total times—Woodville, 3min 47 4-sth sec ; Christchurch, omin 9sec; Hastings, 4min 34 4-sth sec (2); Spit, 4miu 71-sthsec; Greymouth, 3mi« 43* ec (6); Timaru, 3min 41 2-sth sec (2); Gisborne, 3min 58 2-sth sec ; Dunedin, smin 45 2-sth sec (4); Waipawa, 3miu 45 2-sth sec (3). Woodville and Christchurch are under disqualification, which is to be considered by the judges. Hose Keel Flat Competition jtor Fiv_ Men—Five men to run 10yds, pick up reel, run 100 yds with reel to plug, fix hydrant/, run out 100 ft of hose, fix branch, throw Witer over a rope stretched at the height of 10ft from the ground, then fix union; and then run out 50ft of hose from each delivery of union (union to be capped on one delivery); fix branches aud show water over a rope as before. Reel to carry 250 ft of hose, hydrant, branches and union (|in nozzles). The hose to be wet to commence with. Both lines from union to run in same direction, and not to be crossed. Time to be taken from start to showing water over rope. Hydrant, branches and union to be detached at starting. Pn'zus, £20, £10 and £5. Invercargill—Branchmau W. L. McLean, Firßmen W. Sangster, J. McGormick, A. Petetiou, W. Woodley, 54-tec ... 1 Caversham — Lieut. Foster, Firemen Scholfield, Bell, Yates and Staog, 56sec ... ... ... ... 2 Gisborne —Sr. Foremau G. Wiedish, Jr. Foreman W. Walters, Firemen A. Thomson, J. P. Thompson and D. Jamieson, 57sec ... ... ... 3 The following competed, the figures iv parenthesis representing penalties, which are included in the times given —Naseby, 62sec: Sumner, 721-sthsec (6); NeUcn, 67 l-sth sec (4); Cnriscchurch tt, 63 4-sth sec 1,2); Wanganui, 59aec (5); Piilmerstoa N., 58 2-sth sec (3); Rangiora, 66sec ; Timaru, disqualified, nob getting water over the firsr. rope ; Hastings, 69 4-sth sec; Waipawa, 67 3-sth sec (4) ; Napier, 61 (2); Greymouth, 72sec (7); Kaianoi,932-sthsec (7); South Dunedin, 56sec, disqualified for un screwing a Dranch ; Hawera, 74seo ; Woodville, 57 3 sth sec; Hokitika, 66sec (6) ; Gore, 72 2-sth aec (2),- New Plymouth, 84sec (5) ; Mount Eden, 63 2 sth sec ; Ashburton, 53 2 sth sec; Mastertou M, 75 3-sth sec (8); Christchurch, 66 3 sth sec ; Dunedin, 65sec ; Spit, 62 3-s*h sec. Hosts and Hydrant Competition for Thrke Mcn —Three men to run syds, pick up hydraufc, two 50fb coils wet canvas hose, and two branches, run 50yds to plug, fix hydrant, run out 50ft hose from each delivery of hydrant, fix branches, and with water strike disc. At starting, all gear to be detached and lying flat on the ground. Hydrant to be capped on one delivery. Prizes £6, £3 and £1. Hastings—Foreman Henry and Branchmen Symonds and Catherall, 27 4-stb

. 1 Spit—Foremen Franklin and Rolls and Branchman Smith, 28 l-sbh sec ... 2 "Waip-iwa—Foreman Sebley, Branchmen Collett and Miller, 28 2 sth sec ... 3 The followiug also competed, the figures in parenthesis representing penalties in seconds included in the total times:— Palmerston N., 31 l-sth sec; Gore, 32----l-sth <>ec ; Timaru, 30sec ; Oamaru, 40sec, disqualified ; Caversham, 33 l-sth sec ; Greytown, 36 l-st>h sec; Ashburton, 32----4-sbhßec (3); Christchurch, 34 l-sthsec (4); Invercargill, 32 3-sth sec; Wanganui, 28 4-sth sec; Hokitika, 44 2-sth sec (9); South Dunedin, 32 2-sth sec ; Mounb Eden, 32 2-sth sec; Gisborne, 30 2-sth sec ; Masterton M., 43 2-sth sec (5); Hawera, 39iec (5); Sumner, 52sec (4); Dunedin, 37sec; Christchurch R,, 30 l ; sth sec; Kumara, 30 2-sth sec (3); Napier, 28 3-sth sec ; Kaiapoi, 36 4-sth sec ; Greymouth did not fiuish; New Plymouth, 32 2-sth sec ; Woodville, 40 l-sth sec (2). Mancal Engine Competition fob Five Men—Five men to start twenty yards

from back of engine in full working uniform ; at signal from starter run to engine, and with engine run hf by yards to tank, connect to and pay out from near side of engine two lengths of wet canvas hose, 50ft each, tix branch, connect two lengths of suction hose to engine, turn over and unlock levers, lock fore-carriage, and pump from tank filled with water, and with water strike disc 311 in diameter, fixed about 10ft from ground. At starting suction hose to be in side pockets at each Bide of engine, lids closed, all caps on, delivery hose to be made up in two coils, strapped and placed in body of engine. Branch strapped on horn in front o: engine. Time from start to water striking disc. Prlzss £15, £7 10j, £2 10s. Ashburton —Branchmen T. Barber and R. Dorm. Firemen Borough, J. Dorm, and W. Kidd. 46sec ... ... 1 Hastings—Foremen Humphrey and Hendry, Branchmen Catherall, S/monds, and H. Thompson, 49sec ... ... 2 Wanganui—Foreman Carroll, Firemen Simtns, McGonagle, Moosman, and Townsend, 4915 th sec ... ... 3 The following also competed, the figures in parenthesis representing penalties in seconds Included in the times given .—(aha*

lorne, 543 ec; Mount EJen, 64 2-sth sec (2); Waip&wa, 56 3 sth sec; Grey town. 61 3-sth sec ; Soit, 50 2 sth sec ; Christchurch, 58 2-stb sec (2); Greymouth, 54 3 sth sco (2); Raugiora, 50 2 sth sec (2); Masterton M., 55sec; Woodville, 53iec; Hawera, 55 3-sth sec ; Gore, 56 4-stb Rec (2); Timaru, 54 2 oth sec l 2); Hokitika, 65 l-5-.h sec (2) ; Palmersron N., 59 45th sec (2); Dunedin, 58 l-sth sec ; Temuka disqualified. Hose and Ladder Competition for Five men—Five men to run ten yards, pick up reel, run 100 yards with reel to plug, fix hydraub, run out 100 ft canvas hose, break couplings, fix branch, raise ladder against platform twenty feet high, take hose up ladder, and from tbe top of platform strike with water a bell disc three feet in diameter. 150 ft wet canvas hose-, hydrant and branch (ftnj'nozzle), to be on the reel at start, hydrant and branch to be detached from hose at starting. Rungs of ladder to be ten inch rise, to be furnished by the Committee; the same ladder for all brigades, and such ladder nob to be used until the day of competition. Any branchman allowing the hose to fall from platform or ladder, will cause hiß team to be disqualified. Branch ot hose nob to be fastened to the body in any way. Hose nob to be taken off reel until passing flag twenty yards from plug. Time—From start to water striking disc. Prizes £15 (and five medals, presented by Mr Teutenberg, Auckland), aud £7 10s and £2 10s. New Plymouth—Capt. Bellnuger, Foreman Kibell, Firemen Kibell, A. Clel-

land and H. Ford, 40sec Napier—Foreman E. Brophy, Firemen F. Johnstone. Randall, Strickland and W. Gilberd, 42aec ... Soubh Dunedin—Capt. Price, Foreman Montague, Sec. Keunedy, Branchmen Blagdonand King, 42 2 sth sec Timaru — Lieut. * Campbell, Foreman Passmore, Fitemen Shields, Shewan

and Harrison, 42 2 sth sec. ... ... t The following competed, the figures in parenthesis showing tbe penall ies in seconds, which are included in the times given. Nelson, disqualified ; Greymouth, 43sec; Rangiora, Hastings, 45 3-sth sec; Gisborne, 48 2 sth sec (2); Woodville, 49 2-sth sec; VVaipawa, disqualified; Masterton M., 48 2 sth aec; Hokitika, 51 (5); Christchurch, 56sec; Mounb Eden, 50 2 sth sec ; Ashburton, 44sec ; f'almerston N., 58iec ; Kaiapoi, 49 l-sth sec (2); Spit, 50; ec; Gore, 49 3-fai-u sec (5); Dauedin, 49sec : Wangauui, 57 3 5 h sec. Ambulance Competition for Five Men —Prizes £5 (and troph.) and £2 10s. Christchurch—Foremen McMillan, Tattersall and Junsa, Firemen Napier and Condon. s>uin 29 co ... ... 1 Gisborne—Senior Foremau G. Wildish, Junior Foreman W. Walters, Firemen A. Thompson, J. P. Thompson, and D. Jamieson, 6miu 28 l-sth sec ... 2 These were the only competitors. The performances of both teams were creditable, and the resulb was decided on expedition.

The flat race starts at 7.30 a.m. to-day, and the remaining events at 9 a.m.