SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Evening Star, Issue 8399, 27 December 1890, Page 1 (Supplement)

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

At the Hawke's Bay J.C. meeting yesterday Mr Donnelly'* Kotuku (8.5) won thai Summer Handicap, of 155 sovs, with Cynlsoa (8.5) second, and Kiekie (7.4) third. The dividend waa L 3, and the mile and •-half took 2min 41 sec Mr Collar's Medjidie appropriated the Christmas Handicap, six furlongs, of 75 sovs, paying a dividend of L 6 6s; while Captain Russell's Krinka (7.1) ran away with the Two yearold Handicap, paying a dividend of L 5 6j. Tradesmen's races were held at Oamaru yesterday. Silver Prince won the Threemile Trot, Ino the Boxing Day Handicap, and Lyra the Flying Handicap. A successful meeting was held at the Maori Kaik, where Messrs Cowie and Co. had charge of the totalisator. The Hurdle Raoe was won by Smuggler (9.12), ridden by J. Cotton, Erebus and Ogden being the other starters ; dividend, LI 19a. Folly got home first in a field of five in the Maiden Plate, paying a dividend of L 5 4s. The Maori Kaik Plate, of 20 sovb, two miles, furnished a splendid contest between Forest King (9.5) and Trapper (8.7), resulting in favor of Mr Hankins's nomination by a length. The time was 3min 57seo, and the dividend L2 7s. Polly again got home first in the District Handicap, Mr Harwood's Nelly won the Three-mile Trot, and Linden the Selling Hack Race, At the Kakanui sports the M'Kechnie Bros, took first prizes for piping and dancing, and at Waimate carried the dancing. At the Nelson regatta yesterday changing winds interfered with the sailing races, though the rowing events were good and well contested. In the first-class open boat sailing race the Ada, a Westport boat, was run into by the Comet and sunk, but her crew were not hurt. A.J.C. SUMMER MEETING. SYDNEY, December 26. Splendid weather was experienced for the A, J.C. meeting. The December Stakes was won by Corvette, with Theodore 2, and Sophietta .1. Won by a length and ahalf. Time, lmin2£sec. Summer Cup—Stockwell 1, Vespasia 2, Pretty Kate 3. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min 2Csec. V.A.T.C. SUMMER MEETING!. MELBOURNE. Deckmbbb 26. At the V.A.I.C. meeting today the Hopetoun Cup was won by Escutcheon by a neok, with Pioneer 2, and Portland 3. Time, 2min 6Jseo. The betting was sto 1 against Escutcheon, who came very fast at the finish, and won a good race by a neck. AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. The Auckland Raoing Club's summer meeting was opened yesterday at Ellerslio. Beautifully fine weather prevailed, and the turf was in excellent condition for racing. Abont 5,000 people were present. The sport during the day was very good. The Cup race was a most interesting event, St. Andrew went strongly for a mile and aquarter after the flag dropped, and was then going at such a great pace that it seemed that he would romp home, but the pace was so severe that he compounded, and after Crackshot put in his claim at the half-milo post,the race was really over. The party behind Hilda were not very confident, as the mare had been seized with sudden illness on Thursday, and Mr Halstead, the vet. surgeon, had to administer medic ne. The victory of Crackshot was well received, and three rousing cheers were given for Mr Butler. The following are the results :

TRIAL STAKES, of 80 sovs. One mile. Mr CJ. Morrln's br m Clsjy, 4 yrs. Bab 91b (Gallagher) 1 Mr Page's br m Antelope, aged, Bst lllb (Katternsj 2 Mr W. C. Booth's b g Memorandum, aged, Stt lllb (ilicktou) 3

Cissy was the favorite. Memorandum was beaten before the home turn was reached, and although Antelope came -very gamely in the straight, she had no chance with Cisay, who won hard held by a neck. Time, lmin 47iaeo. Dividends, Ll 3a 6d and Ll sa.

■GREAT NORTHERN FOAL STAKES, cf 300 sovs; for twe-ye ir-o ds Six furlongs. Mr G. G. Stead's br c Label, Bat 101b .. (Clifford) 1 Malor George's br o The Workman, Bst 101b ' (K-itterns) 2 Mr J. M'Nlool's br f Brown Bess, Bst 51b (Brown) 3

Brigand (8.10), Rose (8.5), and Rosefeldt (8 5) also ran. The Workman was favorite. The start waß a poor one, Rosefeldt beiDg left standing still at the post. The Workman was the first to show in front, followed by Brigand, Rosefeldt being fifteen leDgths in the rear. At the half-mile post The Workman was Btill in front, Brown Bess having now run into second place, and Brigand and Rosefeldt began to improve their positions. Approaching the straight Lebel was well amongst tho field. When they turned into the straight The Workman had two lengths the beat of Brown Bess, and at this point it appeared that ho must win, but nearly opposite the Derby Btand Lebel commenced to answer to a desperate call made upon him, and rapidly settling into a wearing stride, he came through and caught The Workman five yards from home, winning on the post by a head ; Brown Bens a good third. Time, lmiu 15:{.«c. Dividends, L 3 7s and L 3 Ga.

AUCKLAND CUP, of GOO sovs. Two niilfs. Mr Butler's br oCraokshot, 3 yrs, by Nordenfeldt— Pnngawerowore, Bss 31b .. .. (Brown' 1 Mr Morrin's br m Hilda, 5 yrs, Bst 101b (Gallagher) 2 Mr Morrln's br m Cissy, 4 yrs, S*t 01b .. (Cook) 3

Dudu (8.13), Strephon (7.10), St. Andrew (7.6), and Leorina (0.10) were the oiheia. Crackabot was favorite on the totalisator, with Hilda next in demand ; whilst Dudu and Strephon also received a large share of public support. There was one break away, and then the flag fell to an excslleut start, Cissy running out in front; but, as soon as they had settled into their strides, St. Andrew assumed the lead, and at the six furlongs post was two lengths in front of Leorina. Then a few yards away came Cissy, Dudu, Hilda, and Craekshot in the order in which they are named. St. Andrew and Leorina commenced to draw still further away from the rest of the field, and, passing the halfmile post, had a ten-length command of Cissy, who was at the head of a compact seoond division, with Dudu and Craekshot as her nearest followers, Hilda next, and Strephon last. The field closed up quickly as they ran into the straight, and when they landed there St. Andrew was separated from the last horse by only five lengths. He drew away again, however, passing the stand, at which point he was racing three lengths in front of Leorina, with Craekshot, Cissy, Hilda, Dudu, and Strephon in close order, though the latter appeared, to be already beaten. St. Andrew was going so well as he ran out of the straight that he was deemed to be very dangerous, but a few moments afterwards he began to show signs of distress, and compounded at the threequarter mile post, yielding first place to Leorina. Craekshot was now running third, with Hilda fourth, and Cissy and Dudu next. At the half-mile post Craokshot was second, and a few strides further on, passing Leorina as though she were standing, he headed for the straight with a length's command of the field. It was now apparent that the race was over, for when the horses were in a line for home all of them but Craekshot were under the whip, and Mr Butter'* horse, staving off in the easiest possible manner a rush by Hilda, strode home a winner by a half-length. Cissy was an excellent third, and then came Dudu five lengths away, with Leorina fifth, Strephon next, and St. Andrew last. Time, 3min 30sec. Dividend, L 4. The times for various distances were taken by Mr Stead as follows :—Halfmile, 62iaeo ; mile, lmin 45|seo; mile and a quarter, 2min 12Jseo ; mile and a-half, 2min 39£aeo ; mile and three quarters, 3min 4±aec ; two miles, 3min 30Jsec. HURDLE BACE, of 100 sots. Two miles. Mr J 0. Davlitt oh g Satyr, 6 yrs, 9»b ..(Davidson) 1 Mr O. Wright's b g Orlando, aged, 12st..(Morigati) 1 Mr H. Tonks's b g Nap, aged, 9st 71b .. (Burns) 8 Waterfall and Takapan also ran. Orlando led until about 100 yards from home, where Satyr came with a fast run and beat him off, winning by three-quarters of a length. Time, 3min 52sec. Dividends, L 22 and L 29 9s.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Three-quarters of » mile. Mr W. Turner's b hj The Baron, 4 jrt, Bst 41b (Hobsot) 1 Malor George's ch o Reprisal, 3 yrs, 7st 101b (Golding) 2 Mr L. D. Nathan's oh o Leolantls, 4 yrs, Bst 91b (Cook) 3

P*ni (8.11), Bay King (7.12), Loohcess (8.11), and Campana (7.5) also ran. The Baron took the lead before they had gone far, and led into the straight, when Reprisal made great efforts to get on'terms, but The B»nro keeping bis place all the way to the

post, won by a neok ; Leolantis, two lengths behind, third. Time, lmin 16seo. Dividends, L 4 3s and L 3 16i. J»UR9ERY HANDICAP, of 60 sovs. For two-year- ■» olds. Five furlongs. Hr J. Sutton's bo Dishonor, 7st 61b .. (Hodaon) 1 Mr K. Burke's b f Lady Bell, Brt .. (Patterson) 2 Mr W. Bobbett's bo Morion, est 101b ~ (Smith) 8

Brown Bess (7.7) and (7.0) also ran. Lady Bell led into the straight, with Morion second ; but at the Derby stand Dishonor joined the trio, and a great finish resulted in a head viotory for the Captivator colt, who took his punishment with great gameness. Time, lmin 15sec. Dividends, L 4 10s and L 3 13s.

The Maiden Steeplechase, of about three miles, was won by Mr Daniels's b g Aaper (11.2), whose only opponent (Hopeful Kate) baulked repeatedly. Dividend, Ll Ba. OHRISTMA3 HANDICAP, o( 100 sovb. One mile and a-quarter. Hr L. D. Nathan's ch g Loolantls. 3 yrs, Bst 31b .. 1 Mr W. Walsh's orr hj Pani, BstMb.. .. ..8 Mr W. B .bbott"! Patohwork, 7st 101b .. .3 Four others started. Won by a length. Dividend, L2 14s. TOKOMAIRIRO RACES. The Tokomairiro Jockey Club's races were held yesterday, on the course between Milburn and Milton. The weather was simply perfection, the running track in good order, the racing interesting on the whole, and, though tho attendance was hardly up to the average—consequent probably on there not being a specially cheap excursion—Messrs Mason and Roberts passed through the totalisator the satisfactory sum of L 1.434. Mr Driver was judge, Mr Dowse handicapper, and the secretarial duties were ably performed by Mr Frank Duthie, who took the job so as to allow Mr T. Kett to act as starter in the absence of Mr M'Farlane. There was no official timekeeper, and we therefore give no times excepting for the trots, which were timed by Mr Dowse. It will be seen by the annexed particulars that Mr Mercer won the double, and that Tommy Buddicomhe rode four winners. The results were as follow : MAIDEN PLATE, of 20 sovs. One mile and a-quarter. 48—Mr J. Brett's blk c Wayland, by Lo Loup— Ren nint, 3 yrs, Bat .. (T. Buddiconibe) 1 18-Mr T. George's b f Honeysuckle, 3 yrs, 7st 91b (George) 2 3—Mr S. Wright's ch hj Dunrobin, 4 yrs. Ost (Allan) 3 Wayland led all the way, and, being never asked to go faster than a canter, won by three lengths from Honeysuckle, who was slightly lume before the start. Dividend, Ll ss. TROTTING HANDICAP, of 35 sovs. Threo miles. 70—Mr J. Melrose's b g Phantom, aged, 63sec (Dyer) 1 28-Mr J. Irvine's b g Billy, aged, 63a00 (Irvine) 2 45—Mr J. Coughlan's b g Oliver, aged, 42sco (Bushell) 3 The other starters were: 30 Telephone (scratch), 3 Dick (lOsec), 7 Dolly I. (12aec), 18 Wanderoo (15sec), 21 Count (15sec), 16 Fossicker (27sec), 21 Informer (32sec), 8 Miss Ellen (47sec), and 38 Myrtle (53aec). On the completion of the first mile Billy was first, Phantom second, and Oliver third, with Myrtle and Informer following. Phantom caught Billy at a mile and threequarters, and passed the stand the second time a length in front of Billy. Oliver was here going well, but ho burst up in the next half-mile, and Billy also going to pieces, Phantom trotted in a winner by half a distance, Oliver fifty yards away, and then after a gap came Myrtle with Telephone next, and Informer and Wanderoo side by aids. Winner's time, 9min lOsec. Of L 303 in the machine, L7O was on the winner. Dividend, L 3 Wi. BRUCE HANDICAP, of 40 sovs. One mile and aquartor. 60—Mr S. J. Mercer's br m Gazelle, by Guy Fiwkes—Viola, 4 yre, Bst 3!b .. (M'Orath) 1 78-MrJ. O'Donnell's br o Galtee, 3 yrs, 7st 121b (Leeson) 2 45—Mr J. S. Andoison'soh hj Dunville, 4 yrs, Hit 101b .. .. -- ■- (Allan) 3 5-Mr Conradi's ch g Relief, 4 yrs, 7st _ (George) 0 Relief cut out the running at a good pace, and on passing the stand waa just clear of Gazelle, Going along the back distance Gazelle waa steadied, and at half the distance she was last, while Dunville and Galtee had disposed of Relief. This Listmentioned pair turned into the straight with a length lead of Gazelle, who had come fast in tho previous furlong. VA hen in a line for home whips were out on all, and a splendid finish resulted in Gazelle winning on the post by half a head, Dunville only a head behind Galtee. Tho time was not officially taken. L 194 in the machine. Dividend, L2 12s. NOVEL HANDICAP, of 30 sovs. Six furlonprs. 47—Mr S. White's b m Mario, by Betrayer, 4 yrs, 7aUolb .. .. (T. Buddicombt) 1 44—Mr T. Ketl's blk m Corio, 5 yrs, 7st 31r> (It. Allan) 2 38-Mr J. Dunne's I) g Crossbow, aged, 8s 71b (Lte9on) 3 Also started: 73 Shifnal (8.5) and 10 Honeysuckle (6.5), Corio, who bolted half a mile before the start, mado the pace for half a mile, when Ruddicombo brought Marie up, and this mare, disposing of Corio in the straight, won easily by a length. Crossbow was a bad third, having collided with Shifnal, who rrm intide a post and waa pulled up. Time, lmin 22-tacc. L2lO in tho machine. Dividend, L 4 2<.

MILBURN HANDICAP, of 30 sovs. Six furlnnijs. 43--Mr S. J. Mercer's ch hj Assyrian King, by Tho Assyrian—Beeswing, 5 yrs, 7st (T. Buddiconibe) 1 7C-.Mr A. Smith's ch ni De Trop, 5 yrs, Bst 41b (Jackaon) 2 32 -Mr J. S. Anderson's ch hj Dunville, 4 yrs, B<t 10 li .. .. .. (M'Orath) 3 22—Mr J. M'Kewnn's ch g Shifnal, aged. 7at 61b (George) 0

Do Trop and Dunville went away side by sule, and continued well ahead of Assyrian King until the home turn was reached, whea they ran wide and allowed Assyrian King to get on terms. A few strides then settled the question, as Assyrian Kiog had evidently the most pace at the weights and won easily by a length, Dunville a length away and Shifnal beaten off. L 173 in the machine. Dividend, L 3 12s. TROTTING HANDICAP, of 30 sovs. Two miles. E5-Mr T. Kctt'd b m Jane, aged, 22seo (FinnieaD) 1 22—Mr J. Coughlan's b g Oliver, aged, 29sec (Bnehcll) 2 14—Messrs M. and J. Allan's Fossicker, aged, 17sro (J. Allan) 3

Also started: 54 Telephone (scratch), 4 Orion (scratch), 2 Dolly I. (Bsec), 37 Phantom (203e0, bracketed with Myrtle 35sec), 23 Ranger (26aec), 1 Miss Ellen (32sec), 21 Ida Maid (35sec, bracketed with Emma 38aec), 13 Wallace (38sec, bracketed with Officer 42sec).

Oliver kept the lead for about seven furlongs and a-half, when he was collared by Jane, who went away clear of everything and won by nearly a distance from Oliver, who was a dozen lengths in front of Foeaicker, after whom the order was : Telephone, Dolly, Officer, Ida Maid. Orion, and Myrtle. Winner's time, smin 50aec, L 243 in the totalisator. Dividend, L 3 10j.

DISTRICT HANDICAP, of 15 sovs One mile. 62—Mr J. Dunne's b g Hector, by Billy, aged, 7at 121b .. .. (T. Buddloombe) 1 31—Mr Conradl's ch g Relief, i yrs, 83t 21b (George) 2 66—Mr T. Kott's br m Corio, 5 yrs, 7st 61b (Allan) 3

Relief led for about half a mile, when Corio took up the running, Hector waiting j on the pair until approaching the home turn, when Hector ran through, and, holding the j lead with ease, won by a length; Corio a good third. Dividend, L2 Ba. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 15 sovs. One mile. 34—Mr J. S. Anderson's oh hj Dunviile, by Duntroon—Elfin Maid, 4 yrß, 83t ltlb (R. Allan) 1 65—Mr J. O'bonnell'j br a Galtee, 3 yrs. 89t 51b (Leeson) 2 9—Mr T. George's b I Honeysuokle, 3 yrs, 6st (George) 8 These were the only horses nominated. Danville and Qaltee were together all the way, and one of the best-ridden and most exciting finishes ever seen on any course resulted in Dunviile winning by a nose. Dividend, L2 lis. ' The races were over by about six o'clock ; but it was past ten before the Dunedin visitors reached the town station. It ia essential to the success of this meeting in fntnre that there should be cheaper 1 fares and a means of returning to town a little earlier, CROMWELL RACES. [From Oitb Own Correspondent.] CROMWELL, December 27. The following were the results of yesterday's races : Hobdlss.—Blaokboy 1, Caliph 2, Sailor Boy 3. Orabd Stand.—Knickerbocker Sam 1, Plunger 2, Dbrbt.—Exile (by Le Loup) 1, Protest 2, Getaway 8. Sslmnq Rack.—Tarragon 1, Mohawk 2, Canue 3. Flying Hasdioap.—Oallph 1. Bbacblkt.—Sir Julius 1. Trot —Kate 1, Laird 2, Buby 8. SttLiNO Rack.—Sbotover 1, Ktakarora 2.

I OTAGO REGATTA. The weather yesterday morning was somewhat variable and inclined to be threatening, bnt the clouds clearing away, the sun shone oat, and the day became—at least as far as the sight-seers were oonoerned—all that oonld be desired, though yachtsmen must have been anathematising the want of wind to waft their oraft along. It is true that the pretty little vessels were in some events sent along merrily enough for a space, but often only to be left in the doldrums, as it were, until another puff urged them forward. If the day was not desirable for sailing, it certainly was for rowing, and the events under this head came off most satisfactorily and excited much interest. Both the senior and maiden four-oar inrigged gig races were won by the Danedin Rowing Club after a stiff contest in each case. The Exhibition Life Rafts Raoe was introduced for the first time, and proved to be highly interesting. The rafts were well manned and splendidly handled, so that a good idea was given how these queer-looking, unsinkable crafts could be propelled either by sails or oars, and it was demonstrated that they could be managed as well as boats. All the rafts belonged to the Union Company, and the one from the old favorite steamship Rotomahana came in first, with the Monowai's second. This company also kindly granted the use of the Tarawera as a flagship. The Committee are to be congratulated on the general arrangements', which were of a satisfactory order, and left no cause for grumbling. Musio was supplied during the day by the Port Chalmers Garrison Band. The following are the resnlts of the day's events:— Yacht Rack. Distance, fifteen miles.—Flist prize, 1,10 and cup (presented by the Mayor of Port Chalmers) ; second prize, 1.4. Ripple (B. Davis), 6 tons .. . ■ ■ • 1 Muratai (Sligo Bros., Basket, and N«es), 10 tons .. 2 Atalanta (Arundel), 0 tons .. .. ..3 There were five entries in all, the other boats being Leander (Briggs, Davis, and Baker) and Mystery (Robertson and Co.). The Ripple was the first to move off in what was pretty well a calm, and she was followed by the Muratai and the Mystery, with the Atalanta last. Catspaws with alternate calms followed one on the other, and at one o'clock the craft had only got a little way below the powder ground, the race finishing late in the evening. The wind freshened a trifle in the run home, and the Ripple increased her lead, beatiDg the Muratai by twenty-five minutes, but the weather rendered the race an unsatisfactory one. Maiden Focr-oar Inrioobd Gio Race. Two mile^ —First prize, L 6 ; second, L2. Dunedin (Dunedin Rowing Club) ... .. 1 Tainui (Port Chalmers Club) .. .. ..2 Arawa (Port Chalmers Club) .. .. 3 Iris (Excelsior Club) .. .. .. ..4 In this well-contested race the Tainui got the start, but was overtaken close by the buoy, and then the Dunedin led to the finish, winning by about three lengths, there being about four lengths between the Tainui and the Arawa. The names of the winning crew arh as follow : Stroke, D. Paterson ; No. 3, J. H. Clark ; No. 2, R. Proctor; bow, W. Douglas; and coxswain, H. Douglas. Open-boat Sailing Rack. Five miles.—First prize, L 6; stcond, L2. Jane (W. Innes) .. .. .. 1 Rosey (A. Wiseinin) .. .. .. ..2 Flirt (J. M'Laughlin) .. .. .. ..3 There were nine entries in all for this race, and all started. The race started in a dead calm, or rather the race did not start then, but about five minutes after with a very slight breezs. The first round the flagship was the Rosey, followed by the Flirt, with Carbine third, and the others spread out at various distances. On coming the second time the Jane won, passing the Rosey on the stern of the flag boat. It was really an exoiting finish after a tediously protracted race, the three boats named above almost touching* each other when coming up to the flag boat for the last time. A protest ha 3 been entered against the Ro3ey on behalf of the Flirt, it being alleged that the second boat fouled at the buoy. The other boats were : Carbine (T. Harr'ny), Wanderer (A. Webber), Chesapeake (Henry and Fordyce), Polynora (M'Kinnon and Platts), Kate (W. Innes), and Star of the Mersey (J. M'Lennan). Junior Pair-oar IsßiaoKn Gio Race. Two miles.— First prize, L 3 and tet of jarscys (presented by Moegiel Woollen Company); second, L2. Leander (Excelsior Club) .. .. .. 1 Tainui (Port Chalmers Club) .. .. ..2 1.-la (Excelsior C.'ub) .. .. - ..3 The Port Chalmers Club's boat Arawa made a fourth in this contest, which was a grand one, especially at the finish, between the three placed boats. The Tainui was at the last coming up on the Leander, but only made a close second of it. Second Clash Yacht Racr (not exceeding four toni). Seven and ahalf miles.—First prize, L 0 ; second, L2. Madirc(Fvf.», Kcir, and Lambert), 1 ton .. .. 1 Winifred"(M?d.lie and Brent), 4 tons .. .. 2 Pilot (A. Wiseman), 4 tons .. ..8 The Alert, Fleetwing, aud Pearl also Btarted. To show the protracted nature of the race it may be mentioned that it took the winning boat four hours to run the Beven and a half miles. Madge was the first to get under weigh, but was quickly followed by the Alert and Pearl, there being only a few seconds between them. At the finish the Winifred came in first by nearly four minutes ; but the Madge won on time allowance, which under the new rules adopted by tho Exhibition regatta gave her 7min 20sec. The Pilot came in two minutes after tho Madge', so that she was fairly beaten irrespective of time allowance, and the other competitors were practically nowhere. Ships' Four-oar Gio Race. Two miles.—First prize, L 6; second, L2.

This resulted in no race, the boat from the Taranuki (Captain Gordon) giving up near the powder ground under protest, and that of the Hurunui (Captain Sinclair) finishing on the wrong side of the flag-buat. FisniNQ Whalsboat Sailing Rack. Five miles.— First prize, L 5; second, L2. Galatea (W. Gash) „ 1 Maggie (A. Maodonald) .. .. .. ..2 Maori Boy (W. Innes) „ .. .. .. 3 Tommy (J. Tunnage) also started. The boats got away well together with a breeze which lasted a short while. The Maggie was first round the buoy with a good lead, and kept it for a time, but in the run home was overhauled by the Galatea, which won with a lot to spare, Maori Boy coming in an indifferent third. Exhibition Lifb Raft Race. Distance, one mile and a-half. Rotomahana (D. Mathieson) „ .. .. 1 Monowai (T. Walker) . .. .. ..2 Tarawcra (D. M'Lennan) .. .. ..3 This was a most interesting event, and was watched closely. The rafts were pulled down against a strong flood tide, and sailed back again, and the novelty of the contest is sufficient to warrant the clnb in retaining it in theii programme. The Rotomahana's raft woo, with the Monowai's second, and there was only a short distance (about twenty-five yards) between the two at the finish. The prize for the Life Raft Race was a very handsome cup presented by Mr R. Wyper, of Port Chalmers. Junior Four-oar Inriookd Gio Racb Two miles.— First prize, L 6 ; seoond, 1,2. Tainui (Port Chalmers Club) .. .. .. 1 Arawa (Port Chalmers Club) .. .. .. 2 The other starters were the Leander (Excelsior Club) and Iris (Excelsior Club). This was a good even race. The Tainui and Arawa passed and repassed each other several times, and at the finish there was only a length and a half between the winning boats. Dinosy Race (Handicap). Two miles.—First pr'ze, L 4; seoond, L2; third, trophy. Margaret (T. Wright), sor 1 Bea Nymph (P. Fletcher), lOaeo .. .. ..2 Lair a (S. G. Asher), 30gec .. . ■ 3 Primrose (W. Keir), 20seo ;.. .. .. 0 This race was well contested, and there was not more than thirty yards between the first two boats, with Laira a good third. Open Boat Sailing Race—First pr'ze, sweepstakes of entrance fees and trophy ; second, LI. Nautilus (B. Morre) 1 Lily (D. Fletoher) .. .. .. ..2 Volunteer (W. Thomson) .. 8 The Plucky (A. W. Watson), the Thistle (A. M'Kinnon), the Ruby (A. M'Ewen), and the Te Hika(F. Thorgaaon) also started. On rounding the homeward run, Nantilns was leading, and, favored with a freshening brei zz, finished first by abont twenty lengths, the same distance separating Lily and Volunteer, but the ran down was tedious in the extreme. Senior Foijr-oarbd Inrioobd Gig Rack. Two' miles —First prize, LlO ; second, L2. Danedln (Dnnedin Club) .. .. .. 1 Arawa (Port Chalmers Club) - .. 2 The Iris and Tainni also started; but left the race to the Dunedin and Arawa. The contest was a stiff one, and was won by three or f our lengths. The winning orew were :

Stroke, B. W. Davis ; No. 3, G. Hogwr"; No. 2, J. F. M'Grath; bow, D. Peterson; and coxswain, H. Davi*. All-comers' Open Boat Sailing Rack. Five rmies.— First prize, L 6; sscond, L2. Volunteer (Rlobmond and Allen) .. ■ • J Galatea (W. Gash) .. * Skater (E Davis) - .. ■• 8 The Volunteer won this event with plenty to spare. There was, however, a capital race for second place, Galateagaining it by about a length. The Maori (W. Innes) was last. Samoa Pair-oared Inrioqed Gio Racb. Two miles.— First prize, Ll; second, L2. ArawalPort Chalmers Club) .. .. J Iris (Excelsior Club) „ * Waterlily (Port Chalmers Club) .. .. .. » Aotea (Exoel9ior Club) .. .. - •• ° The Aotea gave up after rowing half a mile, and the Arawa won by two lengths after a good contest. Scullers' Racb. Two miles.—First prize, cup value L 25 (presented by Mr SattoD) and L 3; second prize, L2. Cedar Leaf (B. Davis) .. .. .. •< * Bosetta(J. F. M'Grath).. .. .. ..2 Sea Nymph (P. Fletcher) .. .. •• 3 Davis ronnded the buoy abont a length in advance of M'Grath, who was closely followed by Fletcher on the ran home. Davis, however, gradually increased his lead, and finished abont four lengths in front j of M'Grath, with Fletcher 300 yds astern of the second boat. HIBERNIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS. The annual outing in connection with the Hibernian Society was held in the Friendly Societies' Gardens, Sawyers Bay, yesterday. There was a large attendance, and among those on the ground were the Most Reverend Dr Moran, Rev. Father Lynch (who took a prominent part in getting off the sports), the Rev. Father Golden, the Rev. Father O'Neill, and the Rev. Brothers Hughes, Magee, Moore, and Hare, of the Christian , Brothers. A lengthy programme was gone through, and the different events were well | contested by a large number of competitors. The following are the results :

200 yds Handicap Race, boys under sixteen. First prize ham, second trophy, third trophy—Flanagan 1, Booth 2, Irvine 3. There were fourteen entries. Rack for Girls (under twelve), 220 yds. First prize a pair of boots, second trophy— Mien O'Keefe 1, Miss Power 2, Miss Carter 3. There were twenty entries. Sack Race, for boys under sixteen. Distance, 220} da. First prize bag of sugar, second trophy, third trophy- Keyes 1, Mitchell 2, Molloy 3. There were eight entries. 220TDS Handicap Rack, for members of the Hibernian Society. First prize box of te\ second meerschaum pipe—W. Carr 1, T. Curtain 2, C. Rodgers 3. There were eight entries Handicap Walking Match. One mile. First prize 15s —Alexander. There were ten entries. Bois' Wrestlikg Match (Cumberland style). First prize 7s Od—Stevenson. There were nine entries. Married Women's Race, 220 yds.» First prize half-ton coal, second tin of coffee—Mrs Walsh 1, Mis Grabam 2. Three-legged Race, for youths under ten. Distance, 220 yds. First prize 6s, second Bs—lrvine and Gibb 1, M. and T. Butler 2, Tracey and M'Kay 3. There were nine entries. Race for Unmarried Ladies, 220 yds. First prize silk umbrella—Miss S. Watt. There were thirteen entries. 440 Yards Race. First priz; half-ton of coal, second bag of sugar—Lloyd 1, Nyhon and Stevenson' 2. There were five entries. Girls' Racb (under sixteen), 220vds. First prize trophy, second trophy. Miss E. Tracey 1, Miss Drumm 2, Miss A. Power 3. Grand Hcrlixo Match—Hibernian Society 1, Dunedin Irish Rifles 2. O'Driscoll captained the victors, and Clancey headed the Rifles, aDd the oontest throughout was highly exciting. GOOD TEMPLARS' SPORTS. The eighth annual picnic and sports under the auspices of the Good Templars were held in the Caledonian Grounds yesterday. The attendance was rather limited. A programme of sports was carried out, and in addition quite a number of popular pastimes were indulged in. A draughts tournament, played on the turf, was a very welcome novelty, and was closely watched by a crowd of those who take an interest in or understand the mysteries of the " board." Several well-known players were amongst the competitors. During the afternoon an open air meeting was held, extending over about half an hour, when addresses on temperance were fiven by the Rev. W. Ready and Mr J. W. ago, P.G.C.T. The following are the results of the events on the sports programme : Maiden Rack, 120yds.—F. A. Ilollioson 1, John King 2. Boxing Dat Handicap. —This event waa decided In thieo distances and by the greatest number of point 9, the winner cf a distance scoring 3 points, the second competitor 2 points, and the third 1 point. The result of the final heat for each distance was:— 120yds-W. King 1, J. King 2, W. H. Noel 3. 220 yds —W. King 1, J. King 2, W. H. Noel 3. 440yds-A. E Thomson 1, J. King 2, W. H Nool 3. Tho result of the bandioap thus was—W. King 6 points, J. King 6 points, VV. 11. Noel 3 points, A. E. Thomson 3 points. Tho Kings decided to divide first and second money, and Noel and Thomson agreed to divide the third prize. Boys' Race (under 14 years), 150 yds—G.Bateman 1, W. Rice 2, W. Knowles 3. Members' Handicap Race, 220 yards.—A. T. M'lndoe (scr) 1, G. Catr (sot) 2, D. Simppon (13 yds) 3. Several started. Won by a foot after a good race. Married Ladies' Walking Hack, 440 yds.—Mrs Ponton 1, Mrs Boyd 2. Girls' Race (under 14 years), 100 yds.—C. Ricel, S. Caradus 2, Louise Moore 3. Handicap Rack, half-mile.—A E. Thomson 1, M. Williams 2, J. Deaker 3. Youths' Walking Race, one mile. —K. Farrell 1, A. Kindlay 2, A. Kyle 3. Young Ladiks' Race, 150yds.—Miss R. Carr 1, Miss 2. Walkinq Handicap, two miles.—J. Windus 1, O. Galloway 2, A. Findlay 3. Sack Rack.—W. Farquharson 1, R. Wilson 2, n. White 3. STRRrLKCHASE Handicap Race, about Tsoyds.—J. M'Arthur 1, N. G. Binnio 2, C. Swan 3. Consolation Handicap, 120yds.—W. Aitken 1, W. H. Noel 2.