FIRE BRIGADE COMPETITIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10080, 16 March 1896, Page 5

FIRE BRIGADE COMPETITIONS.

[Br TSLEQIIAPH. — I'UnSS ASSOCIATION. CmusTOHCKCH, Saturday. Tib biennial demonstration of tho United Fira Brigados Association was concluded at Lancaster Park to-day. The weather wag showery.

Hose Hydrant Union Competition (for five men).—Prizes: Ist, £10; 2nd, £5; 3rd, £210 a. Napior, 34 2-55., 1; Spit, 34 3 as., 2; Ashburton, 35 4-5 a., 3. (iisborne, 38 1-5).; Palmeraton North, 38 3-55.; Greymoutih, 40s. ; Hastings, 405.; Timaru, 39 l-55.; Mas;erton Municipal, 39 3-5*.; Caversham, 41 1-53. ; Kaiapoi, 41 l-55.; Woodville, 41 355.; (ihriatchurch, 41 4 53., penalty; Invorcargill, 43 1 53.; Waipawa, 43 3-ss. ; Rangiora, 463-ss. ; Chris(church Railway, 46 2-5.i.; Hokitika, 48 l-sa. (9s. penalty); South Dunodio, 55in. (3i. penalty), Dunedin, 55.3. (3s. penalty); Dunedin, 553. (6s. penalty); Gore (disqualified), also completed. Bicycle Hose Hydrant Competition (for two men). First prize, £6 and trophy presented by Mr. F. Arenas; 2nd, £3; 3rd, £1 103.—Christchurch, 2m. 19 2-5.3., 1; Hastings, 2m. 20 3 55., 2; Waipawa, 2m. 40a., 3. Christchurch Railway, 2m. 41 2 ss; Tiraaru, 3m. 65.; Kaiapoi, 3m. 14 2 ss. ; Gore, 3m. 38 3-55., also eompoted. 350 yds Flat Ron (in full working uniform).—New Plymouth, Fireman Ford, 1; Greymouth, Fireman J. Kennedy, 2; Waipawa, Fireman Stafford, 3. Coupling Practice (for two men).— Prizes; Ist, £4 and trophy, presented by Mr. 0. T. White ; 2nd, £2; 3d, £1. Napior, 43 1-fia., 1; Christchurch, 463., 2; Spit, 47f1., 3. Dunedin, 473-53.; Gisborno, 495.; Christchurch Railway, 50s. ; New Plymouth, 50 l-5a.; Woodville, 50 2-5«. ; Caversham, 50 3-5 a.; Timaru, 51s, ; Palmerston North, 525.; Mount Eden, 52a. ; Rangiora, 52 1.55.; Wanganui, 52 l-55.; Waipawa, 52 255.; Ashburton, 53 1-59. ; South Dunedin, 54 l-55.; Hokitika, 55 l-5a.; Core, 551-5 a.; Hustings, 56a. ; Greymouth, 57 l-sa. ; Sumner, 59.3. ; Oaraaru, 59a.; Kumara, 59 3-ss. ; Kaiapoi, 605.; Parnell, 61».; lnvercargill, 625.; Greytown, 64 2-55.; Master ton Municipal, 605., also competed. The protests lodged yesterday against Christchurch and Kumara in the various events wore dismissed.

The Challenge Shield presented by Messrs. Shand, Mason, and Co., London, to the officer of the Brigade scoring tho greatest number of points was awarded to Superintendent E. Smith, of Christchurch Brigade, which scored 15 points. Ashburton brigade came second, with 13 points ; Napier third, with 11 points Hastings fourth, with 8 points; Spib fifth, with 7 points.

The prize money won by each brigade was as followsChriabchurch, £38; Ashburton, £27 10a; Napier, £21 10s; Invercargill, £20 ; Now Plymouth, £18 ; Hastings, £16 10s; Spit), £10 3s; Rangiora, £10; Caversham, £10; Gisborne, £710s; Kumara, £5 ; Waipawa, £5; Greymouth, £5 ss; Wanpan ui, £2 10s; Timaru, £1 6s; South Dunedin, £1 ss.

The well-known firm of Messrs. J. S. Pry and Sous, Cocoa and Chocolate Manufacturers, has converted its business into a Private Company (Limited). The change has boon made for family reasons, all the snares being held by members of the family. The capital is £1,000,000. Messrs, J. S. fry and Sons' agents here, Messrs. T. H. Hall and Co., inform us that their principals have advised them that thore will be no change in the management. Boys' straw hats, remaining summer stock, clearing regardless of coat at Rushbrook's.

For summer and holiday wear, toreador sashes, kummerbuudf, and vestettes; also, cricket and knockabout coats, trousers, shirts, etc., at Shackelford's, Hatter and Mercer, next Auckland Savings Bank

At % Queen-street, white shirts 2s lid, braces impair, merino box 4Jd pair. ■;#. No job or old stock, tfplatcst novelties in gents' neckties, scarves, and mercery.—J. W. Shackelford's, 262, Queen-street. All remaining summer stock still clearing at sale prices. Cash only. At Rushbrook's, Queen-street, Splendid prize designs in linoleums, just to hand; beautiful Axwinster carpets, large lot newest carpet squares: handsome and cheap overmantels, bevelled glass..J. Tonson Garlick, "The People's" Furnishing Warehouse.

At Rushbrook's, Queen-street, blouses Is and Is (3d, leather and metal bolts, 6d each.