ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9991, 30 November 1895, Page 6

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

CRICKET.

(Note.— Reports of the Saturday afternoon junior matches for publication in the Herald of the following Monday must he left at the office on the Saturday night or placed in our letter box on the Sunday.] __

A glorious afternoon and wiokets like billiard tables gave promise of attractive cricket last Saturday, but the Gordon team was the only one to fulfil expectations. Of the individual scores Kalleuder's stands out the most prominent, his displays, though not comparing with his big iuniugsof last season, being a very meritorious oue from a vigorous point of view. He put tremendous power into his strokes, and, with the exception of Todd (who, by the way, bowled with bad luck throughout), he treated the United bowling with scant courtesy. Notwithstanding the disparity in the figures, I am of the opinion that the palm of excellence must be awarded to Dr. Pabst, whose all-round play was of the most finished description. He is almost certainly our safest and best bat at present. Of the others, I preferred the display of Hemery, who by regular and oareful practice has developed into one of our leading batsmen and fieldsmen. The United captain might, perhaps, with advantage have tried McPherson with tbeball. This player has never had a chance in Cup matches, though invariably successful for some seasons in country aud scratch contests. Hay's bowling seems to have completely gone to pieces— result due, in my opinion, in some degreo at least, to carelessness and indifference at the nets.

Five of the Gordon eleven reached or exceeded 30 runs: Kallender, 83; Cotcerill, 40; Pabst, 38; Hemery, 36; and Williams, 30, while Dr. Rtunsuy scored 12. Turuiug to the Auckland-Parnell, match, there is little that can be said of' a comineudatory nature. The wretched weather and the disadvantageous position of the pitch may have had something to do with the amallness of the totals, but surely 22 seniors should be worth more than six runs apiece. Clayton seemed to be tho only one that was full of "go," and despite two lives (not three as stated in Monday's issue) played iu a manner that pleased the critics greatly. The only other Auclclander worthy of particular rtieution is Stone, whose style has apparently undergone a material and effective change. His last stroke, however, reminded me forcibly of former times.

Sflger_ (the Parnell man) gavo me the impression that he has in him the makings of a good bat whose heart is in the right place. He was the only ono of his side who played Neil with any degree of comfort. Dixon's 14 was very serviceable. Mills seems to be much in want of practice (both in the field and with the bat), and he will have to show something much bettor than what he has accomplished so far before ho can claim representative honours with any degree of confidence. Lawson, though very successful with the ball, seemed to labour considerably. I understand, however, that he was not at all well.

Given a fine afternoon I expect to see some big scoring to-day, as Yates lias the pitches iu excellent condition. There is a very general opinion amougst cricketora that, judging by the form shown in the Auoklaud-Pariicll mutch, many of our old representatives will havo to look to their laurels if they are to again do battle for Auckland in foreign contests. The form displayed by many of last year's reliable batsmen is inexplicablethat is, unless absence from the practice nets can explain it. It is about time our Selection Committee made a move in the direction of the choice of our representatives. Judging by the want of form shown by most of tho batsmen last Saturday, assiduous practice under proper supervision is absolutely necessary to avoid an inglorious exhibition in the Sydnoy contest. Whilst on this subject I would earnestly urge the committee, in selecting their men to give all possible weight to "present" form. ho erection of a couple of dozen lockers in the rooms in tho pavilion is being very widely regarded as an urgent necessity. It is rather surprising that representations havo not been made to the Uouucil on the subject. Playing for Central Cumberland against Hide, at Paramatta (Sydney), ou November 9, 3id Walford (who was a member of the New South Wales team that visited us two seasous back, and whose batting here was considered to be of a very cramped nature), put together the leviathan score ot 307. The team selected by the New South Wales Association to tour this colony this season is a very strong batting combination, Poidovin, Pryor, Lindsay, and Burton being particularly prominent this season. There will ouly bo one match played be tween the Now South Wales team and a New Zealand eleven, and it is understood that it will take place at Christchurch. It is probable that a Victorian representative team will visit New Zealand this season.

The writer of "Pavilion Echoes," in the Lyttolton Times, is particularly severe on Mr. Olliver's action in omitting Messrs. De Mails, Wheatley, and North from his preliminary selection for the match New South Wales v. Canterbury. The following lotter has como to hand referring to our report of last Saturday's matches:— do not know who wrote the report that appears in vour paper this morning of tho Auckland v. Parnell crioket match, but you are responsible for the correctness and good taste of the same. The report says : ' Ohlson played on to his pads, and was given out leg before wicket.' The writer has not the courtesy to say, '.We think the umpire made au error,' etc., but point-blank implies that I either did not know my business or did a wrong to Ohlson. Now, what aro the facts? I was tho only person able to see what did occur, and was placed in that position for that purpose, and 1 say that I thought, aud still do think, my decision was a correct one; but even if 1 made a mistake, who is immaculate, and it is no wonder that gentlemen refuse to act in the position of umpire at cricket or referee at football, and I can assure you it is no sinecure to stand for four hours in tho burning ami or pelting rain for the lovo of the game.—l am, etc., The Umpire." It is only lair thai: " the umpire" should havo every opportunity of explaining his position, and tho above letter, being on the whole courteous and in good taste, I am only too pleased to give publicity to it. Every cricketer has tho utmost respect for "the umpire" in question, and no one acquainted with him would for a moment think of charging him either with "not knowing his business," or intentionally " doing a wrong" to anyone; but it is in no way disrespectful to any umpire to say that ho is not infallible, or that he may have made a mistake. It was the opinion of the writer of the report in question that " the umpire" did make a mistake on the occasion referred to. The point was putepigrammatically perhaps, but not in any way offensively. It surely would have been no compliment to the umpire for tho writer to have addetl parenthetically that although the umpire may have made a mistake his fairness and knowledge of the game is unquestioned. I hope this may be truly said of all our umpires; I know it is true of the umpire in question, whose popularity and devotion to the game has been wellknown for many a year in Auckland, but the honesty and ability ot these unselfish men should be taken for granted and be allowed to go without saying. Their < infallibility, however, is 011 a different footing, and their decisions may fairly be criticised and dissented from, and such criticism should not for a'moment be regarded as in auy way personalIn this connection I may state that these columns are always opon to any courteouslyworded letters (of course within reasonable limits) from those interested in cricket, making suggestions, exposing errors, or giving their opinions upon questions of general interest connected with cricket,

The ever-important question of " unfair bowling "was Drought up last month at the annual meeting of the Cricketers' Fund held at Lords. Mr. W. E. Denision, of the M.C.C. and Notts, presided over a largo gathering of professional cricketers. Lord Harris, the M.C.C. president, and Mr. Henry Perkins, the M.C.C. Secretary, also attended the meeting. Mr. Denison addressed the meeting at some length on the subject of unfair bowling— fact, throwing, iu cricket. Although things had improved since the amendment of tho law, a feeling still existed that a good deal of throwing went on in important matches, and the M.C.C., if they were appealed to, might have to take some unpleasant. steps to prevent the practice by ordering the suspension of the breakers of the law. The point Might arise, too, whether the umpire at the striker's wicket should not be called upon to judge whether a man's action was fail'. Ho only made these remarks gene-

rally. Frank Sugg, of Lancashire, protested against the address, but'Mr, Denisou pointed out that he charged no' one; but simply threw out a warning to the cricket world. FOOTBALL. The London correspondent of the New Zealand Herald, writing on October 18, states" At the meeting of the Consultative Committee of the English Football Association, which was held last Monday evening at the head-quarters in Chancery Lane, Mr. J. C. Olegg in the chair, a letter was received from the Wellington Football Association (New Zeilaud) asking for the ruling of the English Association as to the decision of a local referee. The case was one of a player receiving and holding the ball between his "legs and jumping through the goal with it. For this a goal was claimed and allowed by the referee, but his decision was protested against by the other side on the ground that the ball was oarried. The Committee, after due consideration, decided that the referee was correct in his ruling, and that the goal was properly allowed." [BIT TELEGRAPH.— ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Friday. At a meetine of the Council of the New Zealand Football Association a letter was read from the English Association on the point raised wh'ether the ball being held by a player between his knees could be construed as " carryiug." The English Association confirmed the referee's decision that it could not. ATHLETICS. A copy of the programme of the second Australasian Amateur Championship sports, to be held at Christchurch 011 January 2 and 4, 1896, has just been forwarded to me by Mr. L. A. Cuff, the secretary of the N.Z.A.A.A. The following are the cveuts, together with the standard times: —100 Yard Flat, 10 1 sth s.; 220 Yards Flat, 22 4-sth s.; 440 Yards Flat, 525.; Half-mile Flat, 2in, 25.; One Mile Flat, 4m. 305.; Three Miles Flat, loin. 30s; One Mile Walk, 7m. 55.; Three Miles Walk, 23m. 30*; High Jump, 5 feet 7 inches ; Long Jump, 20 feet 6 inches; Pole Jump, 10 feet; 120 Yards Hurdles, 162-sth a.; 440 Yards Hurdles, 615.; Throwing the Hammer (16ll>), 100 feet; Putting the Weight (161b), 37 feet. New Zealand Cycling Championships (some of these events will be declared Australasian championships) Half mile Bicycle, lin. 65.; One Mile Bicycle, 2m. 18s.; Five Mile Bicycle, 11m. 545.; 10 Mile Bicycle, 24in. 10s.: 25 Mile Bicycle, lh. 3m. The committee of the Auckland Amateur Athletic Club met at the Metropolitan Hotel last night. Mr. B. J. Esam occupied the chair. _ After the reading and confirming of the minutes of the previous meeting, and the disposal of one or two matters of lesser imthe business of the evening, viz., the selection of the championship team was dealt with. Of the representatives who had been invited to attend the gathering provided they were finally selected, Messrs. Jones, Davis, Creamer. Martin, Roberts, W. W. Pilkington, McKean, and M. O'Connor were the only gentlemen who had actually obtained the necessary leave of abscnce. G. B. Beero, A. Brady, F. E. N. Gaudin, and E. Reynolds are the doubtful candidates, though further efforts will be made to get this almost indispensible quartette away. Jilr. T. 15. O'Connor lias not. yet given a definite reply either one way or the other, aud Messrs. M. O'Connor and J. McKean will bo called upon to give trials over their respective dig ances early next week, aud in the event of their times proving satisfactory, both men will be included in the team, Mr, J. A. Kallender has also intimated that he will throw the hammer next week, and should the "put" prove within reasonable distauce of the standard (something like 100 feet), he will endeavour to obtain leave to visit Christchurch. The team is expected to leave Auckland on or about December 19th. 'CYCLING. Tho racing season in Australia commenced in earnest 011 November 16, and has been going on with vigour and enthusiasm up to the present. So far over a score of important meetings have taken place, the most brilliant and successful being the great cycle racing carnival at Sydney on November 16 aud 23, the results of which have already been published in the cable columus of the Herald. The League of New South Wales Wheelmen, the promoters of the carnival, deserve the splendid success they have achieved. If, as a Sydney contemporary points out, three years ago anyone predicted that at the end of 1895 the cycling champions of Europe, America, and Australasia would be battling against each other in Sydney for prizes worth nearly £500, under the auspices of an organisation then not in existence, the prophet would have been set down as au idle boaster by nine-tenths of the cycling community. Yet this has come to pass, and the League whose members now number considerably more than 3000, have just held the most important racing carnival Australia has yet known, and one which compares favourably with any similar venture iu any part of the world. When it is considered that Zimmerman, tho fastest man that ever straddled a wheel • Martin, another famous American speed merchant; Porta, champion of Italy; Parsons, the long - distance champion of Australasia; Megsou, the most brilliant sprinter the colonies have produced; and other representatives from Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and West Australia, met in competition, it is small wonder that the carnival, created almost feverish excitement. The meeting of Zimmerman, Parsons, and Megson alone iB an event in a cyclist's lifetime. It appears from telegrams received from Christchurch that the Canterbury Cycling Club are carrying on negotiations with the object of inducing Zimmerman, the world's champion: Harris, the English champion; and Parsons, the champion of Australia, to pay a visit to New Zealand. There are very good reasons tor believing that the negotiations will end successfully. The Canterbury 'Cycling Club aro endeavouring to arrange for the presence of the other leading cyclists of Australia, and the best men that New Zealand can produce at a great carnival to be held at Christchurch on February 6 and 8 of next year, Such a meeting would prove the most brilliant ever held in this colony, and would give another great impetus to cycling in New Zealand. Reynolds would probably see his way to represent Auckland at such a gatheri g. and would certainly give a good account of himself.

If Harris and Zimmerman come to New Zealand they may possibly pay a visit to Auckland. Should they do so they would, without doubt, be given au enthusiastic reception from our cyclists aud tho public generally. A. W. Harris, the celebrated English cyclist, is' familiarly known known in England as the " Little Leicestershire Lad," is a young professional rider, who has enjoyed a remarkably successful career. He has beaten at various times most of the leading French aud English processionals. Mrs. A. E. Maddock, the first lady cyclist to ride overland from Sydney to Melbourne, and from Sydney to Brisbane and back, is but oue of many accomplished lady riders in Australia. Two Melbourne ladies, Mrs Nicholls and Mrs.. T. P. Balls, last week completed a "century" run in Victoria; that is to say, they rode 100 miles in 12 hours. LAWN TENNIS.

The lately-formed Remuera Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is already showing signs of much vigour, it now numbers 139 members, and comprises some excellent tennis players. Last Saturday between 50 and GO members were on tho ground, and all the lawns, including tho croquet lawns, were kept going. On Wednesday last the smartest play of the season on this lawn in Men's Doublos, was witnessed, between Messrs. D. Clerk and W. Ridings on the one side, and Messrs. F. and E. Dargaville on the other. A great drawback to the pleasure of players is the insufficiency of netting at the terraced end of the lawn, but I understand that this want is to bo supplied in time for to-day's (Saturday's) play. There are several very promising young lady players in the Remuera Club. Tho lawn is pleasantly situated, and the scenery and surroundings are beautiful iu tho extreme. Tea and other refreshments ate provided every Saturday aiternoon by lady members.

A match between the Remuera and Onoliunga Clubs has been arranged for Saturday, December 14, on the ground of the latter. The weather during'the last week has been more favourable for tennis, and the various clubs have had a fair amount of play on their lawns. But none of them have commenced any matches or handicaps as yet. The late season has been all in favour of the Auckland club lawns, and the courts seem now to have a very ||ood strong turf on them, and are as hard as any of the other lawns. A meeting of the Match Committee of the Association was held ou Thursday, «nd a number of by-laws with regard to the new method of playing off cho inter-club doubles, were framed and discussed.

For various reasons it was thought better to again postpone 'first round of the inter-club matches till Saturday, December 14th, and the second round to June 11th, The following is the result of the drawing for the first roundOnehunpa drew a bye, Devonport plays Auckland, Parnell plays Remuera, West End plays Eden and Epsoin. Secretaries aro reminded that the names of the players of their clubs have to be sent in to the lion, secretary on the Wednesday preceding each match. There will be two Ladies' Doubles, two Men's Doubles, and two Combined Doubles. The grounds on which tho various pairs are to play are to be drawn next week.

The Eden and Epsom Club iutend holding a tournament on the same lines as that held by this Club last Easter. April beiug coir sidered too late in the season, the committee have resolved to try Christmas. Entries for

Ladies' and Men's Singles and Doubles, Combined, Veterans, and Fancy Costume match close on December 16th. ' The Corabiued matches of the Eden and Epsom Club will bo played on December 7th, having, : owing to the wet weather,' been postponed from 23rd November,

AQUATICS. There is not. much doing in aquatic circles just now. The weather has been very much against, members of the rowing clubs indulging in a great deal of practice, and matters in connection therewith are rather backward. At the same time several of the clubs have men -enthusiastic enough to put up with a little inconvenience, and are deserving of every praise for their efforts to bring themselves into good, condition for the coming contests. _ Some members of clubs, however, are inclined to take advantage of any and every excuse not to turn up aud take a hand in any practice work, and captains of clubs are about at their wits' ends to get men enough to go into twining for club matches, and the coming regattas. This is one of the great stumbling blocks to success, and unless members are prepared to take the bad.part with the good they cannot expect to get home when they are pitted against men who have not been so squeamish of undergoing some slight discomforts for the sake of upholding the honours of the club with which they are connected. Pull advantage was taken of the fine weather prevailing last Saturday and Snuiky by yachtsmen, a large number of yachts being off cruising 10 Waiwera, Waihoke, aud elsewhere.

■ The North ore Rowing Club have thoroughly awakened, and members are going in energetically for practice work. The Mizpah has been up on Logan Bros.' slip for some alterations which Mr. Wilson, the owner, deems advisable after a series of trials. She was re-launched yesterday aud will be out to-day, under her now conditions. There was no meeting of the Regatta Committee on Wednesday night, owing to the Auckland Yacht Club not having yet elected delegates. There should be a good attendance next Wednesday night, as the time is getting short, and it is necessary that all preliminary arrangements should be fixed up as somi as possible. The new five-rater C- and W. Bailey are building for the Messrs. Jagger is nearing completion, Wit is not expected that she will be ready in time to take part in the Ponsonby Regatta, The delay is owing to the fact that some difficulty is being experienced in obtaining the quality of canvas wished for che sails. This will be a disappointment, as the meeting of the yacht and the Messrs. Wilson's Moana was being looked forward to with a great deal of interest.

Ponsonby Regatta matters are looking very favourable, and a good afternoon's sport may be looked for. There is some doubt, however, whether the Taviuni will be here in time to act as flagship, but I understood that it is probable the committee will be successful in obtaining the fine iron ship Borrowdale to officiate.

Logan Brothers have now completed and delivered the second stump-outrigger to the West End Rowing Club, Mr. R. Logan has invented a new style of roller 'ind runner for the sliding seat, which is also equally applicable to gigs. The principle is a very simple one, and it is surprising that it has not been thought of before, and consists of a double roller, and on the runner a brass rod, a roller being on each side of the latter. West Eud will be glad to show the gear to any interested persona. It is impossible for even the veriest tyro to row crooked on such a seat, and it cannot possibly get out of order. The committee of West End are delighted with the seat as well as with the boat. We understand that Mr. Logan has applied for a patent for his idea. West Eud have tour crews in active training for the forthcoming Ponsonby Regatta, and they will compete in at lease six events, besides the competitors in the stump outriggers. We shall criticise some of the crews in next Saturday's issue. The club had a very successful afternoon's sport last Saturday, some verv exciting finishes taking place in the Trial Fours The next (the third) of the season will take place early in January, when Professor Carrollo's medals will be competed for It is intended to make this a ladies' afternSon. The Patron's trophies will be competed for early in February, and Mr. Courtney's trophies early in March. _ St. George's Rowing Club rowed off the first two rounds for the Handicap Sculls, for the trophy presented to the club by Edwards and Son, of Melbourne, on Saturday last, and some very good contests took place. The results were as follow : — First round: Wright, 10s., beat Kilfoyle, 10s.; Brighain, scratch, beat Buchanan, scratch: Thomson, scratch, beat Winks, scratch; Brown, 10s., beat Slator, 103.; Hull, 10s., beat Moore,; 103.; McHardy, scratch, beat Clarke, scratch, Carter, 155., beat Edceeumbe, 155.: McDell: 105., beat Ivlanton, 10s. Second round; Mctfardy, scratch, beat Whitley, 55., Wright, 10s., beat Brown, 10s.; Briffham, scratch, bear, Thomson, scratch: McDell, 10s., beat Hull, 10s; McHardy, scratch, beat Carter, los.; McDell, 10s., beat Wright, 103.; Brijiham. scratch, beat McHardy, scratch, The final heat between Brigham, scratch, and McDell, 10s., will be rowed off this afternoon, St. George's will be en ftlt this afternoon, the occasion being the trial fours for the trophies presented by the commodore, Mr. S. Thome George. The members of the Club have issued invitations for an "At Homo" and afternoon tea, to be held at the club-house, Judge's Bay, from three to six o'clock this afternoon. If the weather is anything like fine there should he a very large gathering of the friends of the Club, and the contests should be very interesting, crews having been in hard training during the past few weeks. Judging from the very energetic manner in which the St. George's crews are engaging in practice work this season, the club should again have a big say in the forthcoming contests at the regattas. Last year they were very successful, as in almost every race in which they competed they carried off the prize. It won't be for the want of real hard work if the club docs not agaiu put up such a record. THE HERRESIIOFF3 AGAIN'. I have received the following letter in reference to the controversy regarding the Herreshoff Brothers Sill,—Mr. Arch, Buchanan in his letter, appearing in your last Monday's issue, stands up for Nathaniel, hut I would like to say a.word in favour of the blind brother John. The following information, culled from the' panes of the' October Munsey, an American magijiiie which is looked upon as an authority on "the world of sport," will be interesting 'l'ho American Hrm of yacht builders known as ' the Herreshoffs' is famous the world over. IVats of their designing and build sail every sea; the medals and honours they have -eciired for their patrons are the richest and best, and they have done notable service in our long defence of the America' Cup. The two brothers, John B. and Nathaniel, hare made an art of yacht building. Tliouuh the elder Herreshoff has been totally blind for more than forty years, lie is nevertheless a very active part of the firm. His marvellous sense of touch enables him to give valuable suggestions on the line< of a hllli. .Following his. directions, a tiny model of the boat to be built is made, and then turned over to him. He retires to his rocking-chair, in the seclusion of his room, and endeavours to obtain a complete picture of the craft, by rubbing his hands lightly over the model. He often sponds days in this silent occupation, alone witn his thoughts. When lie finally passes on a boat, his mind it fully made up as to the alterations and improvements necessary. Thus, have been conceived, in the dark, as it were, some of the best yacht mode's of the day. But, on Nat Herreshoff fills the burden of designing and carrying out the plans for the bo.its of the house, tie is head as well as eyes and hands, and the fame of the Herreshoff | business is due chiefly to his good judgment and j vast experience." It is then no fiction, as Mr. Buchanan would have us believe, that a blind man I can give valuable suggestions on the lines of a hull, and it is to blind brothy John that wo are indebted for some of the best yacht models of the day,-I am, etc., Arthur 11. Tayi.oh. Lynx. SWIMMING. fߥ TELEGRAPH. — I'KKS.H ASSOCIATION.] Christchitrch, Friday. At a meeting of delegates from the Canterbury swimming clubs to-night, it was decided that the Canterbury representative water polo team should be sent to Sydney in January next to compete in the Australasian water polo championships. Subscription lists will be distributed among the clubs to raise money to defray expeuses. It was resolved tp. finally ; select a • team of other representatives on ' December 21, It i$ probable that W. J. Stratton (Christchurch) will represent Canterbury in the swimming events, and Basset (Richmond) in tho diving championship The question of transferring the head quarters of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association from Auckland to Christchurch was brought up by the Richmond Club's delegate, but tho consideration of the mattor was deferred till a future meeting. PRINCE ALBERT COLLEGE ATHLETIC SPORTS. , The first annual athletic sports in connection with Prince Albert College were held in the Domain Cricket Ground yesterday afternoon. The weather was all that could bo desired, the ground was in perfect condition, and the attendance large, including the parents and friends of the boys and the governors of the institution, The Mayor d i'li "• Holland), Messrs. W. Thome, T. I m l t Y Caufie a,l( the headmaster, ! M. I. Jackson, acted as judges, and gave general satisfaction. . Messrs. S. J. Ambury and C. Waters made very efficient timekeepers. Mr. P. A. Pomberton acted as starter; but it was upon Mr. J. G. Bollard (honorary' secretary) that the bulk of the work : fell, both in arranging for and in conducting the sports, and' the undoubted success of the afternoon was largely due to his unselfish and untiring efforts. Hunter's Artillery Band was in attendance,

and enlivened the proceedings very consM ably with a programme of choice seli>r»n; tr ' Mr. W. S. Wilson, Dr. T. Hone lff 10 5 J. S. Ambury, Mr. T. Buddie, and lint' and Co., very kindly gave prizes, an/!?" headmaster, Mr. T. Jackson, presented th school Cup. An afternoon tea was verv ceptably and efficiently provided by V' Jackson, and a committee of ladies T?" various events were very well contested ! i considering the youth of the institution' t> results were very creditable. An interest feature of the sports was the fact J" 3 several races were Bet apart for Divini?' students, who showed their interest • enthusiasm by entering for the competition The school cup was won by A. Wat* who made a brilliant record, comin» i„ r Oll ' in the three cup events, and makiD" » good time. _ _ " Til# following is the list of events Throwing the Cricket Ball, open 1 A r. G. lane 2; length 77 yards, ' ' 'l, High Jump, open : H. Williamson I.M Am , length 4 feet 4} iiichis, ■ AHl ey 2 Long Jump, open: G. Lane 1, G. flarainn„a „ distance 10 feet S inches. ® ! ; I' on Jump, under 15: H. Reyburn 1. H \v,in son 2; distance 16 feet. ' Maiden Race, 120 yards: G. Lane, 1 • w nun. 2; M. Astley, 3. Time. 13 45 s. • ' lail!t , College Handicap, under 12, so yards • » v scratch I; 8. BinUOl ' ,oVda 2; 11 Time, 114-5 s. 1 ' i School Cup Handicap. 100 yards • a w . & I . : is A ' Uray ' SCratCh|2: "' Reyl,u "'"Si College Handicap, under 14, lOOvar,ls- pv > man, syds. and W. Fry, 6yds, equal - J 'li t"' lyd, 3. Time. 12 4-5 s. ' 1 U,J ' i " l| i College Handicap, open, isn yards - a <■ scratch, 1; H. Keyburn, 11yds, •> ■ w m "})• 6yds, 3. Time, 17s. ' • Bh] k High lump, under 15: E. Mean i■ v i.,„ 2. Height, 4 feet 1} inches. ' " V Ash,< " l . | .School Cup Handicap, 220 Yards • i »• . oyds, l; A. Gray, scratch, 2; n A Time, 24 3-5 s. ' ' Une ' ""■"-'a Divinity Students' Championship nm v . A. U. Chappell, 1; J. W. Burton »-\i , yilr ' U; Time, 11 l-ss. rljn '-, M. Oilniour, 3. College Handicap, under 16,220 yards ft,., . W. Blaikie, scratch, 1; C. Uurdon 4 ( d '■> ?m" ! soil, 3yds, 3. Time, £6 4-ss. ' ' •- • JoliuCollege Handicap, under Hi o-. n ... rH „ heat: H. Reyburn, 14yds,; • P wil "„V! cun<J N. Ashton, luytls,X Time ''Ts 5 ° ' e ' '1 2 • IISiSWWA «-■>; P. College Handicap, under 16, 220 yards final h.„ H. Keyburn, 14yds, 1; P. WinatJ. e \ •> U = Blaikie, scratch, 3. Time, 27s 5 1 ' - ■ "• Half-mile Handicap, open : K. Newh«,l<l Svds 1. ('• Warren, 25yds, 2; P. Burton, 2iyd» ''3 5 riJ,' 2m. 275. ' lmt > Divinity Students' Ilandicip, 220 yards • 1 n Chappell, 2yds, 1: A. Hoskini:, Byds, •■>'• m Gil, • 9yds, 3. Time, 25 4-5 s. 1 — Gili.iour, Hurdle Race, 120 yds, open : P. Burton nt, l, I! Ttae^R™ 63 25,d,,2: * Astl^-S, Hurdle Race, under 15, 120 yards • !•' jr., owes 2yds, 1; H. Martin, owes (jyds, 2•' ll'wnrkin' scratch, 3. Time, 225. ' a Uin, , School Cup Handicap, 440 yards: a W.t,,™ 10yds, 1; P. vickeriisaii 80yds, 2. Time lm p, ' Divinity Students' Championship 41 ivti, ■" u Oilmour, 1; J. W. Burton, 2. Time, 62 1.5 # ' College Handicap, open, 220 yards": a' c.nv scratch, 1; H. Watkiu, 12yds, 2; I>. Burton II 1,1 3. Time, 26 1-6 s. ' )115 Manx llace, junior : Binney and Gunsnn 1 . Watkln and Martyn, 2. 1 1 ' College Handicap, under 12, 12;) yards- 11 Nixon, scratch, 1; li, Biuner, 12yds. 2- W n„n' 3yds, 3. Time, 18s ' 1 College Handicap, open, 300 yards: A. \\tu, m 6yds, 1: F. Newbold, scratch, 2; A. Uray, scratch 3. l ime, 38 2-ss. ' lca Bicycle Race, Threequarters of a mile' 1' j„hn son, 20yds, 1 ; L. Taylor, scratch, i 'ii m , 2m. 21s,

One Mile Handicap, open : F. Newbold, scratch 1; G, Warren, 70yds, 2; C. Kidd, M)yd< V th,' race resulted in a close finish between Newbold ami Warren. Time, siu. 41s. Tug-of-War, open: After a most excitiip and close contest W. S. Bowie's team won. ° Steeplechase, open: E. Mears.4o.<„ 1 • F Thnm« 40a., 2; D. bibbald, 355., 3. Time, 4ni. 5& '