ATHLETIC.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXII, Issue 15511, 11 January 1911, Page 11

ATHLETIC.

HOIAVAY EXHIBITION CARNIYAL. " Splendid entries have been received for tho Holway,.exhibition carnival to be hold at Lancaster Park on Saturday afternoon, in conjunction with the Beebe Balloon Company, Under the auspices of the Christchurch Cycling and Motor. Clqb. The foot races and wheel events have filled up well. -C. E. lloJway.the world’s; sprint champion, is in excellent: condition, and with', favourable weather-he is said te bo hopeful of .-lowering- his previous record of 14 3-ssco in the 150yds handicap. In the 120yds, ,lsov’ds, 220yds and-440vds-races-lie will mdef, M’Lachlan and Yrembat.li. The balloon which Air Beebe will handle is the first, passenger saloon balloon that has been made in Christchurch. Mr Beebe intends to introduce several ballooning novelties on -Saturday, when his company will make its final appearance in Christchurch' for the present season. rPnit Press. Association.] ; ; BLENHEIM, January 10. It was decided last night to hold tho Hibernian sports on St Patrick's Ray. The sum of £156 15s was allocated.'for prizes. ‘The principal race will be the St Patrick’s Handicap, 150yds, in which £IOO will be given in six prizes, the first being, £6O.