Athletics.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 999, 24 April 1891, Page 28

Athletics.

The presentation of prizes in connection with the Wellington Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club took place on Tuesday at the Masonic Hall. The proceedings were opened with a conversazione, which was_ largely attended, and during which the priz9B won at the Club’? last meeting were presented to the successful competitors by Miss Holmes. The following is the prize list :—lOOyda (maiden)—W. Morrah. Maiden Bicycle R ace —F. Munson. Mile Walk—C. J. Hickson, Ist; W. H. Rose, 2nd. 100yds Handicap—C. Bichardson, Ist ; L. Har'ey, 2nd. Throwing Cricket Ball—R. Gore. Long Jump—C. Richardson. Two Mile Safety Bicycle Race—P. Htywood. 250yds Handicap—N. Gurr, Ist ;L. W. Harley, 2nd. Putting 16!b Weight—G. tt Hill. 120yds Hurdle—R. Gore, Ist; W. Turnbull, 2nd. Half Mile Handicap—G. Cooper, Ist ; W. Morrah, 2nd. 250yds College Handicap—W. . Miller, Ist? Young, 2nd. 1 Mile Bioj cie Handicap—P. Heywood, Ist ; G. Kimbell, 2nd. 440yds (Ladies’ Bracelet) —G. Richardson, Ist ; R. Gurr. 3 Mile Bicycle Handicap—F. G. Kimbell, Ist ; P. Haywood, 2nd. ;120yds Maiden Hurdles — F. Pownell. 1. 1 Mile Handicap—C. J. Cooper and G. S. Hill (dead heat). ?50yda Consolation—H W. Pownall. Bicycle Road Race between Johnson villo and Porirua—N. Gurr. At the conclusion of the presentation dancing was indulged in, and kept up till the small hours of ths morning, over 100 couples being present. AU the arrangements were well carried out, and the numerous guests well looked after by the Committee, who had a most efficient and attentive "M.C.” in Mr H. Gully. During the evening the piano waa presided over by Mr E. J. King.