A Tremendous Demonstration.

Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 18, 23 January 1890, Page 2

A Tremendous Demonstration.

Processions-, .sports', Illuminations. Success in Every Particular, Wellington 1!*1 !* ee!e'ol-e.Uwh 9f t'ne Jubilee of the lahd.inft *>? tho pioneer colonists of Now SSealftftd— wiio arrived Sn P/oift Nicholson in tlie Aurora on tTie 2?r>A oC^aliuary, 1810— fitly ta^es rank aa the most successful popular demonstration ever held in this city, and probably in the whole colony. It will stand out prominently as one of the moat conspicuous lind-mark* in the hUtery pf our young nation* This is otte of 1 the Oases in which the tiiemoVy of the much-quoted "tildest inhabitant" can be referred to aa authoritative. Happily thero aro slill amongftt ug many of thoue who laid tho foundations of our colony— thoUßh, alas ! their heads ara hoary i*nd their ranks a*e fast thinning— but tax their brains as they will, they dftnhtjfc recall an ocfiagioh when Ulo pUbliU turned out in such numbers, allowed half so much' enthusiasm, mao nearly snch an A&cellert staiV of iilo industrial ntill eJerteU in tneir midat, or roulu pblht lo so large musters of tho small iry on whom the future of the colony depends. Before venturing any further upon a description of yesterday's proceedings, we must heartily congratulate the citizons of Wellington and their suburban neighbottre Upon the unqualified success which charad= terised eVeSy branch of their Jubilee fentiirities, Fairer Weather than smiled upon the dawn of jubilee Day the mps^e^a'ctiHfr holld^j Imaker could aoi ha^ aoslroa. Lato on the breVJotiß highl the sky had worn a threatening appearance, but soon after daybreak this had passed away, and the snn shone brightly ovorhoad, \vhilo the wind came from tho north* west with sufficient strength to guarantee to the aquatio flection of the community tho chief GKRtmtial to the BilcceßO of their regatta. The fifing of two Bhots from the signal-gun oil Mount Victoria, l>y Sefcgeanl Eobinsbn, Bf the Wellington Artillery— to indicate that thb weather was Cohsideted Sufficiently favourable fdr dairying but tug programme b!" onwoor gatherings— was almost a work of Fupererogation. Long before the blasts of tho old 24-ponndor rang out every household in Wellington was agog in preparation for the events, and very early in tWJ morniiig the whole populaqe seemed to be astir, dttq n<jfttly-drossed school tihildro.H, members bf friendly societies, and associates bf trade organisations were to be seen making their VtAV to their appointed rendezvous^ and tlie rest of the people seeking pointb of Vantage from which to View the ohi\ef eVeht or the day, nfemeJy; T&E JUBILEE PR'dCESStoN. ■That the arrangement for this tart of tho proceedings had Keen placed in capable hands was eVidsntfrom the smoothness' with which Bvery separate part worked. While overy person connected with the various committees is ontitled to Mb Bharo of the credit for bringing about such an excellent result, the chief responsibility rested upon Mr. Isaac Clark, the Grand Marshal for the day, and Mr. Georgo Criohton, Secrotary of tho Prooesaion Committee Theoo gentlemon Boomed to bo übiquitous^ and tbBy should havo ample l'oward for their industry in the approval of everybody concerned. To have successfully regulated such an enormous gathering at all is no small testimonial to their ability as organisers. Tho reclaimed land alongside the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company's Btation had boen seleoted as the general mustering ground) and hore all the adult participators In the demonstration assembled in tho doursO of tho morning, tho children from the city schools having in tho meantime tsoon marshalled oh the vacant npaden nUaf the Governmont Buildings. Tho first incident of importance was tho competition for the prizes offered for the best drosaed carts. Messrs. C. W. Bonbow, J. Woods, J. Hicks, and P. 0. M'Ewen acted as judges, and awarded the first prize to tho Happy Valley Moat Co. for an ingenious device characteristic of tho butchering trade. Tho second priie Went to Me6ars. Kowe & Sops, grain merchants • the third to Mr. A. Williams, blacksmith ( who had decked Up a milk-float for the occasion ; and a special pri*o was given by Mr. M'Ewen to Mrs. C. W. Brodie, aerated water manufacturer. All the arrangements of thB marshals Hating been completed, the profession rflovb'd off the grouild in the following order : — 1. Tho Protestant Band, under Bandmaster E.,J. King. \ . 2. Day-school childron, to the number of about 2800, from Mount Cook, Clyde-quay, Nowtown, Vogeltown, and Kilbirnie Schools, each furnished with a banner. 3. Tinakori - road Drum and Fife Band, under Bandmastor Sovereign. i. Another section of tho sohool children— from tho Eoman Catholic Sohools, the To Aro, Terrace, Thorndon, Wadeatown, and Kaiwarra Sohools, numbering about 2200, with thoic banners. 5. Brake with tho maypole dancers, under Mr. E. P. Johnson, with Miss Nellie Norton as May Queen, and Masters August and Max Eller in the costumes of Captain Cook and his lieutenant. 6. Tho pioneer settlers of Wollington. of both sexes, in carriages and on foot. Mr. C. W. Keys, of the Hutt, who rode on tho box aeat of the foremost oarriage, bore the original flag of the New Zealand Company. Captain Lancelot Holmes, until lately Chief Pilot, aotod an marshal. 7. Carriages containing members and exmembers of the local bodies as follows >— His Worship the Jubilee Mayor (Mr. C. J. Johnston) and several of his predecessors, viz., Messrs. Joe Dransfield, George Fißher. M.H.R-., A. W. Brown, aril J. Dulhie, and Mr. George Allen, who was eleoted Mayor by the Counoil in tho interregnum between Mr. Dransfield's resignation anfl Mr. W. Hutchison's election, and hold office for about 20 days. Mr. John Plimmer, as an early settler, also rode with tho Mayors. Other carriages contained the members and ex-members of the City Council, the Chairman of the Harbour Board (Captain Eoso) and several members of the Board, the Municipal officers, and Messrs. C. W. Benbow and Georgo Criohton, secretaries of the Jubilee Committee. 8. Natives, abont 30 in number, and including the following representatives of high rank in their respective tribes : — Major Kemp, of Wanganui ; Piripite Maari, Patara, Mikaere Maru, and Aperahama Matenga, Wairarapa; Wi Hapl Pakau representing tho latd Hon. Wi Tako's triba of the Hutt district j Mawhini Hohna.Petone ; Hare Hongi (grandson of tho celebrated warrior Hongi Hiki), and Titiri, represontmg the Ngapuhi tribe, Bay of Islands ; two grandsons of tho chief Te Puni— Nopera and Honiana— and To Teira, nephew of Te Puni ; beaides nativea from Otaki and olsowhoro. 0. The Pahautanui Band, under Bandmaster E. Bradey, jun. 10. Bakers' Union, with a lorry bearing an excellent assortment of broad, oakos, wedding cake, a BtnftH bakehouse, complete oven to tho Oven, boing in operation underneath tho canopy on which the goods were displayed. About 30 bakors followed on foot, in the white aprons and caps of their daily wear — Mr. Hogg acting as their marshal— several of them shouldering their peels. Scones were made in the little bakehouse and distributed to the spectators. 11. Boilermakers' Society, about 30, Mr. T. Jaffray marshal. On a lorry was mounted a boilor-trame, at which Boveral artizans were industriously engaged driving rivets. 12. Bootmakers' Society, about 60, Mr. G. Osborne marshal. Two lorries were contributed by this branch of industry. Ons of them was arranged to represent ihe benching and finishing department of a boot factory, with bonohmon, proßsors, and fimshei-3 hard at work. The other lorry represented an "upper department" with sewing machines, managed by young girls in full swing. " King Crispin,' 1 a regallydooked personage- known in ordinary life as Mr. k. M'Cleary-headod the tradesmen who honour him as thoir patrotl saint. 13. Butchers' Society, abont 60, Mr. D. Taylor marshal. There were a large number of hawking carts and mounted ordor collectors, besides shopmen on foot. 14. Plumbers', Tinsmiths' and Gasfitters' Union, about 40, Mr. E. J. Pieroy marshal. Ihe representative lorry in this case was an excellent ono, and displayed all the latest designs in sanitary plumbing, in an admirable little workshop. 15. Seamen's Union, about 40, Mr. C, N. M'Caull marshal. 16. Tailors' Sooiety, about 40, Mr. J. B. Graham marshal. 17. Typographical Society, about 80, Mr. C. Monaghan marshal. On the society's lorry was mounted a small printing office — complete with caseß, imposing stone, and press — in which copies of the Evening Post Jubilee Poem and the programme of the day wero printed as the procession went along, and distributed to the public. In a carriage which followed wore seated Messrs. J. Jtt. Blair (Lyon and Blair), W. R. Bock (Bock and Cousins), George Didsbury (Governmont Printer), and John Blundell (Evbning Post) as representatives of the offioes in the oity recognised by the society. When passing Messrs. Lyon and Blair'B printing office and the Evening PosToffioe three hearty cheers were given by the typos for each establishment. 18. Garrison Band, under Bandmaster T. Herd. 19. New Zealand Federated Labourers' Union, about 400, Mr. J. Crawford marshal. On this socioty's Jorry were shown a party of lumpers in their working dress, engaged in the handling of wool and flax bales, huge cases of merchandise, && 20. Wellington Harbour Board's pilot boat, manned by the full orew, under Pilot Shilling, each man wearing his life-belt, and with a string of flags running to and from the masthead— conspicuous amongst which were those of the principal shipping companies — the Union Jack at the bow, and the New Zealand Ensign at the stern. The decorations of the lorry in alternate strips of red white a blue wero aIBO conceived and executed in exquisite taste, tho whole making one of the most effoctive featurosof the procession. 21. The divers engaged in raising the wreck of tho Willie M'Laren, equipped in diving-dresses, with air-pumps at work, and mounted on a trolly embowerod in masses ot kelp. 22. Wollington Woollen Company's employes, about 100, with two lorries. One of them bore a loom in operation, and on the other was an tiffeotive display of tweeds, Bhawls, blankets, wool in skeins, and other goods manufactured atthe oompany'B works, Korokorci. 23. Sjx-horse lorry sent byEoweand Sons, grain merchants, typifying "The Land of P'er a ty," and liberally decorated with grainß ar jd fruits, with a sleek-looking horse in its •Adi. 24. Six-horse lorry representing Mr. T. Blunt, "the original carrier," aad heavily laden with cases of goods. 25. Municipal Fire Brigade, about 40, under Captain Kemsley. There were five Tehioles representing the brigade, the toremoat of which was of the type of engines that were in use in 1840. Then came a conveyonoe such 03 was used at a later date to carry the hoae-reel; the next wai a lorry

bearing a series of transparencies, intended for the evening display ; and two vehicles, carrying the most modern description of hose-reel (manned by the brigade's representative team) and the ordinary working appliances, brought tip the rear. Everything was so arranged by Captain Kemnloy that the brigade could have fallen out of the procession at a moment's notice to answer duty'B call, had the necessity arisen. 20. Johnsonville Band, under JJandmsnter G. Gr&J'. , .. , , . „ , 37. AfrWient Order, of Druids, abdut 2.W members, including juvenile lod^s : Mr. E. •Tones, marshal. Of al l t'l-i friendly societies, this bocjy madk) by Tar the most artistic and olftbofato .show. The leading lorry carried «a its front a tableau vivant ;^ regentatlrd of Bucannm, Eurroutided by Scotland, Ireland, and members of her array and navy» On tho back of the natfe lorry Was another allegoric&l group, dressed to r>3pre.eeut Zealaudia, supported '<y ;Tuitioe ahd Eeile* Tolfcupe, with ft ntttrdjr digger in the foregr'iund. Oil tho second and principal lorry a series of allegories wero presented, one representing Queen Boadicea, with two attendant mauls | another Caractaous, Pt-tnce of Ancient Britain, in captivity, surrounded by Eotnan soldiers s while in the front part of the vehicle came a group of Druidio priests in their many-colonfed garments. The coßtumfcS) grouping, afcd poshur were tSdcedingly tasteful. 28. Hiberniail Society, abotit 200 ; Mi-. E. Cai'rig/in, marshal. , , WK aan btubf teihpnfiliide bosliea, about 250; Messrs. £. H. tfraser 1 and J. Ward, marshals. 30. Loyal Orange Lodges, about 200, under Messrs. O. J. Hicks and A. Crowe. 31. Jenkins' Band, under Bandmaster C. Jenkins. 32. Ancient Order of Forestors and Shephers, about 'WO, Mesoro. H. Birch and H. Uruy, marsbttld. Thn'e lorrleSj with capital rbpros htatioiis of tho Sdcioties' emblems. 33. Manchester tjnity and British United Orders (?f , Oddfellows, abottt 400, tinder MSssro. J. Xefshaw and S. Waters. 3i. Private carts, headed by those who had won the prizos in the competitions for cart-dressing, and bearing displays of ironmongery, by Mossrß. WilkiuS & Pield j Amorican orgtuis, by Mr t F. J. Plnndy; boots, by Mr. T. J. Leighton ; and groceries and (roneral goods, by llessrs* Qi Webb and E< B. Crespin. THE" SCENE IN THE STRBEfS As tho p'rocessidn fciaci§ its \vay southward with banner's djta rtfjiAlia flying, between rows of decorated shops, Was ono of eittra' ordinary animation. Each footway was lin d with crowds of spectators, and every balcony, prominent window, and oih'ef. vantage l)oint % wad occupied by exoited holidaylHakers, wHo chfierett liistUy ft ( s each section passed along, the processionists taking up and echoing the' chorus. The roiite taken was along Thotndon-ciuay, Liimbton-o^uay, Willis-street, Manners-street, Cutti-Street, Vivian-Btrebt, Vpp|r T%-£treet) „aiid BHokle-strbet to the Basin Eesprve. "When stretched at full length along the, streets the procession roust have measured considerably, fnpre tlian.ji milq. Tlie^eadhte echb'ol was opposite f'o Opfcra Hovso when (Kb rearguard was somewhere in the vicinity of the Government -Railway Station. According to actual observation, tho time occupied in passing a givon point— the Evening Post office— was more than 50 minntes. Street traffio had been stopped during the time tho demonstration was going on, and an effective forco of policemen under Inspector Thomson and Sergeant-Major Morico, regulated tho pedestrian traffic in the most systematic way. Heavy dust was unavoidable, but was much less troublesome thau might have been expected under tho circumstances. Soon aftor tho procession was begun, however, anothqr and serious source of discomfort made itself felt, in the shape of clouds of smoko from a bush firo on tho hills behind Ngahanraiiga, and considerably discounted the pleasure that would otherwise have beeii enjoyed. Light wood ashes wore also borno along by tho bfeeao and proved very trying to tbo oyos. Howevei', this had not become Very bad until after the procession had reached tho, Reserve, which it did at about 1.30 p.m. Prom the official records it would appear that there must hare been f ully 8000 people in the precession, Including tho school children) and) as to the spectators, a moderate estimate puts their nttmbers at nearly 20,000. The outbursts df enthusiasm were suoh as will neVer be forgotten by. the youngest dhild who took part, af en if He flhduld live to be as old as those surviving veterans who first brought civilisation to 1 our shores'. IN TriE BASIN EESEttf E; The procession passed into tn"e RoserVd by the southern gate, arid without confusion its component parts took up their respective positions on thn ground. With a foresight which did the managers of the move T ment infinite credit, the, entire, slppe in f rqn£ of the grand stand had boen sofc apart exclusively for the bestowal of the children. No prettier, or indeed moro lovely, parterre could poßsibly have been presented than was seen on the Reserve yesterday as the little ones settled down awaiting the arrival of tho gubernatorial party. Wei) , ' '.ijhese little buds of promise " did not exactly " settle down," howover, all at once. They laughed and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Suoh a joyous jjroup of bright, healthy, woll-clad, happy children only New Zealand and New Zealand mothers could produce. Four thousand, in round numbers, boys and girls, the wieldors of the future destinies of this favoured country, yesterday adorned the slope in front of the stand. The speotaolo could not bo regarded otherwise than as a moving one. Ab their Excollenoies tho Earl of Onslow and Lord Carrington entered tho Reserve by the northern gate, tho vast concourse of ohildren, under the baton at Mr. Fred Billman, and accompanied on the harmonium by Phillip Bennett, rose and sang the " National Anthem." The vice-regal party, which included Roar-Admiral Lord Charles Scott and the attendant suites i was met at the entrance faointr Cambridgo-aveilue by the I Major arid several moinbort) of the City Council, and by them tjje august, party was escorted to a space resorved, whioh had been kept by a guard of honour, furnished by tho Naval Artillery, undor tho command of Captain Duncan. The Mayor having intimated to Lord Onslow that the City Council desired on the ocoasion to present, through His Excellency, a loyal address to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, the Town Clerk road an address which had been artistically illuminated by Mr. Bock, and whioh ran as follows : — " To tho Queen's Most Excellent Majesty. " Wo, your Majesty's moßt humble and dutiful subjeots, tho Mayor, Councillors, and citizens of the City of Wellington, assembled together on the 23nd day of January, 1800, in celebration of tho 60th anniversary of the establishment of tho Colony of New Zealand, desire to approach your Majesty with a message of congratulation, for we celebrate to-day the Jubilee of a community whose work wns almost contemporaneous with your Majesty's accession to tho throne, and which , after successfully passing through the difficulties and vicissitudes attendant on any colony of entorpriso or magnitude, now fairly roprosents that solid progress in science and advanced civilisation wbioh marks your Majesty's reign as being withoutj parallel in history. ' Wo desiro to assilrd your Majesty that tho sentiments of loyalty to yonr Majesty's throne and person which animated those pioneer settlers, who from this city in the month of July, 1840, addressed your Majesty through His Excellency Captain Hobson, tho then Liontenant-Governor of the colony, are still strong with us, and not less so than in any other part of your Majesty's vast dominions. "And in conclusion we earnestly pray that your Majesty may long bo spared to continue the bonefioent and enlightened reign under which tho prosent prosperity of this oolony has been achieved. His Excellency replied as follows l— " Mr. Mayor, atid gentlemen— The document ydu nave just handed to me is, sir, addressed not to Her Majesty's representative in this colony, but to Her Majesty herself, and therefore, sir, you will not expect me to make any reference to the contents. I shall, I know, bost fulfil my .duty antf. youir wishes by forwarding tas address to Her Majesty by thti best outgoing mail. I cannot, however, refrain from Baying how happy I am to be once more in Wellington after having visited the greater portion of theotbor island. It now only remains for me, before I return to take up my residence hero, in order to be able to claim that knowledge of the colony and its inhabitants which a Governor ought to posaoss, to visit at greater leisure those parts of this island which my hurried journey to assume the government and take up my residence here has hitherto prevented mo from doingi I rejoice to soe this large number of cbildfett— these happy ohildren— her* to-day, into whos« hands tho future of New Zealand must be entrusted, and into whose minds you are so wisely endeavouring to iustil patriotism for New Zealand, pride in their English nationalty, and loyalty to Her Majosty the Queen." His Exoellency laid great stress upon tho paragraph in which ho inferred that he intended to take up his residence again at the seat of Government. At the invitation of tho Mayor, hearty cheers were given for their Excellences and also for Rear-Admiral Scott. Mrs. Epuni, senior, together with several other Maoris, was presented to the gubernatorial party. The Governors and their suites next procooded to the foot of tho Grand Stand, Where they remained until the children had sung the hymn— Buntr.no doubt with fervour, by the old settlers on their landing at Petono fifty years ago—" O God of Bethel," and the Jubilee hymn written by Mr. H. B. Bridge. Just as the distinguished party were on the eve of taking their departure, Mr. R. P. Johnson (the beadle) introduced Miss Nellie JSorton, a belle apparently of some eight summers, as "the May Queen," to the Mayoress (Mrs. Charles Johnston), and by that lady she was crowned with a ohaplet of flowers. Bouquets of flowers were presented by the Maypole dancers to Mrs. Johnßton and His Excellency tho Governor. The little ones having given hearty oheers for Lords Onslow, Carrington, and Scott, and tho Mayoress, took leave of the gnbexnatorial party, and the latter then lett the ground. THE CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL. Probably another half century will pass away before such a congregation of young New Zealandors as was prosent at tho Basin Reserve yostorday will bo seen again. The scene, indeed, almost passes description. A merry crowd of children they were, too, who camo out to enjoy themselves, and apparently did so thoroughly. " Such a picnic we're having" was the universal exclamation, and with this favourable nltimatum concerning the day'B proceedings before them the Jubilee Committee should, and no doubt will, feel themselroß amply rewarded for the vast amount of time and exertion they have devoted in endeavouring to please their youthful proteges. Thanks again to an energetic and capable committee the day's programme was got through with a degree of excellence that was simply surprising. It was next to impossible to keep proper order during the sports on account of the immense crowd, and not even the unusually large staff of blue-coated officers which Inspector Thomson placed at the disposal of the committee could satisfactorily perform the task. Each ohild wont his or her wilful way, and saw what was to be seen, despite the interference of the law. Plenty of diversions wore afforded, various exhibitions being on the ground, together with a "merry-go-round," always an attractive

eide-show. A number of balloons were sent up in the uourse of the afternoon, and the Protestant Band provided some excellent musical selections during the picnic. One of the chief attractions was the Maypole Dance, performed by a staff of exceedingly olever young poople trained by Mr. E. P. Johnson. Dressed in picturesque costUmeßs these clever little entortainers executed a number of v?ry graceful dftncoe fotind tho Maypole* which was erectfed.in the centre of thd green, and their performances were watched m*,h .twusnal interest by the o.Hildren a^ftribl^d) Ro well to thß eidGfci, ot whom a great many were present. Tho names of the M<£poln ar o as fol wnu :— Masters Harry Ballinger, Percy Jefferies, Alfred Edmonds, Harry Gritstone, Fred. Vossoler, Bortie Warren, Horace Scott, Victor Lifttdet, Wiliiam Evmis, August Eller, Sydney WiltSn, Albert Ge&ry, Mat EUor, flat-tie Flyeer i Miisses Mrty Burks, May Tonks, R. Black, L. Windu&t, A. Somerville, K. Quin, E. Duff, B. Kelly, E. Marriott, L. Gontles, S. Redmond, N. Donovan, L. Duff, M. Howe, N. Norton. 'Jho members of the Spdrfcn C'ominiitee workdd well, and were giVen every assiStanc" by the Efhool teachers and members of the various sdidol ?oni:nittrfe'). Mr. W. Miller made the most indefatigable of secretaries, and deserves a special word of commendation. The results of tho boys' etent3 (100 yds) we+e fts follows :— Between 1J! and I* ytittfs of age, Wi Cttf&n, 1 ) D. Kelly; 2. Be'ttfeeil 10 &M IB yes*rs ( 3>Gdrdner, 1 ; B. Wa'ghdrn, 2. Between 8' and l 0 yettis, P .Levy,.l ; -J. Kelly rind W. Martihant iied fit Eoronci plae°. Wh6elb'arrow Races— Uetwefin I<l Md IS yeKrsj J. Kef nnd R. O'Neil, 1 ; VV. Billman ana S. Chisholft, 2. Between 12 and 14 years, R. Russell and A. Upehurch, 1 ; A. Kfug and J. M' Alpine, 2. Between 10 and 12 years, F. Garratt and P. Kelly, 1 ; W. Cairnbent and B. Helyer, 2. Batwoen 8 and 10 years, A. Burton and A. Buck, 1 j «F. Hancock and G, Bott, 2. Threelegged raoeß, botween 14 and 10 yearn— W. Patrick and W. Bowddn, 111 1 W. Craig and T. Koy, 8. Uettfaen 13 and 14 years— J. and P. Skolly, 1 ; B. O'Neil and H. Simpson, 2. Ten to 12yoars-E. M'Nair and W. Wallaco, 1 ; A. Pedder and H. Villers, 2. Eigllt to 10 yoar'3— J: Bafr and T Robertson, 1 ; C. Skelly dnd A. Griffiths, 2. Backward Kaces, 14 to >d ybar'9— H. 0. Hawthorne, IjP. C. Benzoni, 2. 1 woivo to i* Years— Hi O'Neil, 1 ; P.- Skolly, 2. 'fen to 12 yoara-H. Clafk, 1 ; H. Connor, £. Eight to 10' years— C. CfvrtHi. 1 i H. Wllli^tnson, 2. Those Of the girls' ot'enifl finished Yesterday are as follows : — lOOydi Eaftes — Ages 14 to 16 -Connie Briggs, 1 ; B. Mitohelson, 2. Bight to 10— Mary Allan, 1 ; Florrie EdwtofM, 9. Twelve to 14— Bridget Kelling, 1 ; Kate Lewid, 3. RacesEight to 10 yearfi— Emily Foffftrty rind M. Purcoll.l; H.andM.Bunckenbilrg.g. Ten to 12— Emma and Clara Briggs, 1 ; Jane BaHon dnd Nora Soworby, 2. Twelyo to 14 yoafs— Jilne Liddel and M. Ronrid, J ; Amy Pickering and Amelia George', 2. Fourteen 1 to 16 years— Polly Plunkott arid E. HeriderBon, 1; {TOjfls Races— Eight to 10 years— ArileUtt WeoVge, 1} PoUy ,Drigcoll, 2. Ton to 12 yedrs— Ctfanle JTrig'gs, 1} Annie Edwards, 2. Twelve to 14 y orfrs— Jifo6 Lldael, 1^; Ella Collins, 2. Fourteen to 16 years— Mafy.tP^n'kott, 1 iLI Fitzsimmori?, 2. Tho skippjnir events for the jjirls w v ero decided this morning" or! iFaßftServo. Mioses Tustin, O'Donoghue, and Davis ac^uft as judges. At yesterday's sports Mesßrs J. D. Tu'stls and W. J. Davis aotod as startors respectivoly for the girls' and boys' events, while the Rev. J. Still and Mr. H. B. Bridge judged tho races. The prizes will bo distributed on Saturday.