QUEENSTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB.

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2293, 5 January 1900, Page 5

QUEENSTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB.

President—F. de St Omer Esq. Vicepresidents—Messrs W. Fraaer M.H.R., James A. Gardner, J. Wenkeim, Geo. Searle, J. M'Cheeney, Capt. Wing, snd J. Timpany. Hon Treasurer— Mr Cyril ■. Gudgeon. Secretary— Mr P. Malaghan. Directors—Mauri P. McCarthy, C. Constable, E. C. W. Porter, R Richards, E. Modsod, D. M'Bride, M. O'Meara, J. C. M'Bride, C. Bobertaoa, A. Frtssr, D. Reid, S. Farrant, A. Ballantyne, A. Mayne, P. Sutherland, J. George, G. Seator, H. Birley, F. Evans and Dr J. Douglas. Committee of Management —Messrs J. Black, J. M'Connochie, S. B. Pettersson, Geo. Reid, P. M'Cartby, J. Steahouse, and J. Budge.

The sports in connection with the abovs club took place last Monday. The weather was fine though a strong wind made matters unpleasant in the town; the grounds being well sheltered escaped the gale. Large numbers came in from the country and beside the usual attendance of townspeople many visitors from different centres attended. About 700 people visited the grounds during the day and the gate money totalled £lllß9 which does not include members' subscriptions. The programme of events submitted was equal to the standard of former years and with the exception of the half-mile handicap sufficient entries were received to warrant each event taking place. A movement in the right direction was inaugurated when the bicycle events were run off before the trotting contests thus saving the track which at its best is not conducive to record The Queenstown Brass Band .under Conductor Fraser enlivened the day's proceedings with a number of selections. Queenstown has every reason to be proud of its band and many favourable comments on its playing were passed by the visitors. The Committee worked hard in the endeavour to make the meeting what it was—a decided success. Messrs C. £. Gudgeon, 0. Beid, P. M'Carthy and J. Budge deserve special mention for the way in which they performed their duties. Mr J. Budge acted as starter in place of Mr J. Black, and gave every satisfaction. Mr J. M'Connochie had the refreshment and fruit-stalls and evidently did good business. The stakes amounted to £35 Us 6d, the entry fees to £9 19s 6d, privileges to £1 and members' subscriptions to £24 13s 6d.

There was nothing particularly exciting in the day's sport, but the second handicap time trot caused some interest by the close finish between the placed horses. The following are the results of the various events :

Maiden Bicycle Race, I mile, trophies valued at 30s and 15s.—W. Joss, 1; R. Geisow, 2. Six entries. This race *u run in two beats, W. Joaa and A. M'Kachen getting home in the first and G. M'Dowall and R. Geisow in the second.

Maiden Race, 100 yds, 20s and 10s.— A. Graham, 1 ; A. Ferguson, 2. Seven eotries. Quoits, 21yds, 20s and 10s.-E. Sainsbury, 1 ; T. Hops, 2. Five entries.

New Year Handicap, 130 yds, 60s, 20s and 10s.—J. Shanahan (7yds) 1; T. Black, (4yds) 2; G. Crawford (9 yds) 3. Fonr entries.

Handicap Bicyle Race. ljd miles, trophies valued at.iOs and 20s.—R Richards, (scr) 1; D. Reid (scr) 2. Four entries.

Vaulting Handicap, 20s and 10s.—E. Sainsbury 1; A. Graham, 2. Five enties. Boys Handicap Race (under 14) ss, 2s 6d, and Is.—T. Kelly, 1 ; J. Buabridge, 2: W. Fraser, 3. Qaeenstown Handicap, 220 yds, 40s and 20s.—T. Black (syds) 1 ; J. Shanahan (scr; 2. Six entries. ■icvele Race, 2 miles, trophies Hknd 10s.—D. Reid (20yds) R. GeisoV (400 yds) Rioflards, to£ *cratch-

man, rode a splendid race but waa handicapped eut of it. Handicap Time Trot, 2 miles, a sweepstake of 3a with 2 sovs added, second horse to receive 5s from the stake.—A. Grant's Nellie (60secs) 1; U. Richardson's Mas (17secs)2; T. Butler's Mark (60seca) 3 Niue entries. Thia was a well contested race, the three placed horses being very cloee at the finish. Other starters wsre Shiela, Msggie S. (scr), Albatross, Maggie, Sweetheart and Clippings. * High Jump Handicap, 20s and 10s.—J. Sbanahan (ser), 1; T. Copeland (scr) 2. Four entries.

Half Mile Handieap, 40s and 20s.—No event.

Handicap Time Trot, 2 miles, a sweepstake of 3s with 2sovs added, second horse to receive 5e from the stake.— C. D. Dkgg's Dunkeld, (55secs) 1; T. Butler's Mark (44secs) 2; A. Bryant's Clippings (50aecs) 3. Eight entries. Other starters were Miss Palmer, Sweethesrt Mag, Maggife and Nellie.

Wrestling, Cumberland style (extra event) —J. Hamilton 1; P. Lynch 2. Five entries. Consolation Handicap, l£o yards, 20a and 10s.—D. Williams (syds.) 1; G, Crawford (7ydsj 2. Four entries.