CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6811, 15 September 1883, Page 5

CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS.

Thk<e sports, postponed from August 24th, because of the inclemency of the weather, came oil in the Domain Cricket Ground yesterday. The ground was somewhat heavy, and in places rough ; although, owing to the sportß having been held during the holidays, there were many country boys who could not compete, yet the lovely weather compensated for many drawbacks, and the day passed off very successfully. Mrs. Walpole gave away the prizes, one essential difference of which was that instead of the prizes being, as hitherto, more conspicuous for their price than their beauty, they consisted in great part of silver or bronze medals of but little intrinsic Worth,, yet the way the recipients were cheered as the light blue and white ribbons were pinned on to their coats, showed how the honour and not the value was appreciated. This change for the better is due, we believe, to the institution last year of the inter-school spurts, in which honours and not money's worth was the prize competed for. The following are the

events :— Throwing the Cricket Ball (prize, a cricket ball, presented by Mr. T. C. Selfe). -Purchae, 1. 72 yardß2feet. ' Kicking the Football (prize, a football).— Purchaa. 58 yaids 10 inches. Junior Tug of War (prizes, pocket knives).— Winning team: H. Bull, ; S. Bull,. L. Kissling, Maxwell, B. Short, B. Smith. Senior Tug of War (prizes, pocket knives).— H. P. Kissling, Hall, Pouiaoo, Pritfc, Very well contested. Bowling at the Wicket (prize, silver medal). —H. P. Kissling. One Hundred Yards Rice (for champion medal, presented by Mrs. O. 6, Quick). —Quick 1; Purchaß 2. Time, Usees. Hurdle Race under 16, 120 yards, 6 flight? (prizes, silver medal and bronze 1 medal). —Poulson 1; H. G. Kissling 2. Titao, 18Jseqs. One Hundred Yards.'; under 11 (bat). —L. Kissling, X ; H. Bull, 2.. Visitors Race, 100 yards; npder 11 (parlour rinsolette).—Ryburn, I; Bull, 2. Quarter Mile (for champion medal). —Quick, 1; Purehas, 2. Time, 63secg. One Hundred Yards; under 14 (bronze medal).—Heskett, 1; B. Smith,2. Time.lljsecs. Hich Jump (dressing, case).—Quick, A feet 6 inches. One Mile Handicap (desk and silver medal); — Quick, 1; Poulsen, 2; E, Short, 3. A Very close and oxciting race. Short Unfortunately mistook the flag at the winning post. Time,

sicin. 40secs. Hurdle Race (for champion medal); 120 yards ( 6 flights.— Quick, i. Time, 20aecs. 100 yards ; under 1G (hit), —Poulsen, 1 j I'eicival, 2. Timo, IOJ-fef.s. 100 yards; under 15 (fishing-rod and tackle). —Peroival, 1; Hesketh, '!. Time, lOJaecs. Half-mile Handicap (silver medal and bronze medal).- Foulaen, 1; H. {?. Kissling, 2. Time, 2min. 374secfl. Long Jump (studs).—Quick, 14 feet 4 inches, Siamese Race (two bcanze medals). —H. G. Kissling and Quick, duck Rice (bronze medal).—Qtjick, 1. Junior Consolation ; uuderli (bronze medal). —H. Bull, 1; R. Bias. 2. ■ Senior Consolation (broDza medal).—R. Hall, 1; Pritt, 2. Mr. A. De L. Hummond yvaa the. starter, and Mr. H. T. Sycroft and Mr. A, F. T. Ansley the judges; while Mr, W. W. Robinson (whom the school cordially thanks for his efficient assistance) acted aa timekeeper and referee. Three cheera for Mra. "WalpOle terminated the day's, enjoyment.