POLO.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1726, 29 March 1905, Page 50

POLO.

NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL TOURNAMENT. FIRST DAY. President, his Excellency Right Hon Lord Plunket; vice-president, Mr James Coates; committee, Messrs D. G. A. Cooper, E. D. O’Rorke, 11. Russell, A. Strang, S. Williamson; Hon. Secretary and treasurer, Mr C. J. Crawford; lion. auditor, Mr E. Bueliolz. The conditions were in every way favourable on the 18th instant for the opening of the New Zealand Polo Association's tournament at Miramar. Fine weather and goo-d ground are essential for an exciting exhibition of polo, and in this respect the players were exceedingly fortunate on Saturday. Miramar is eminently suited for this exhilarating pastime. It is easily reached from the city by land or sea, and there is a splendid field available for the sport. Tempted out by the inviting weather, large numbers took the opportunity of witnessing the opening games, which were of a very interesting description. .The Savile Cup, of course, as in former years, is the chief event of intern est at the tournament. Ever since it was presented in 1889 by Captain Savile, to he played for annually by the polo clubs in New Zealand, it has been eagerly fought for, and lias given an impetus to the game that has advanced the sport very much in this colony. For the first four years from 1890 Christchurch held possession of the trophy, but after that it slipped from their grasp, and since 1894 it has been retained in the North Island. Manawatu has won the cup on six occasions, Oroua on times, and liangitikei twice. SAVILE CUP. Manawatu B v. Hawke’s Bay B Manawatu. —G. N. Pharazyn, H. E. Abraham. 11. Gifford Moore, Dr W. P. Graham. Hawke’s Bav B.—F. Mackenzie, R. Cox, W. Cooper, D. B. Hill. Umpires.—Messrs Harold Russell and R. S. Abraham. Manawatu ... ... 5 goals. Hawke’s Bay... ... 3 goals. Pharazyn scored three goals for tha winners, and 11. K. Abraham two. For the losers the scores were made by Cox, Hill, and Mackenzie. Rangitikei v. Wellington. Rangitikei. H. Wilson, K. Dalrymple, R. Wilson, N. Wilson. Wellington A.—C. P. Skerrett, F. Grace, H. F. Johnston, D. G. A. Cooper. Umpires.—Messrs R. S. Abraham and Allan Strang. Rangitikei. ... 13 goals. Wellington ... 3 goals. SECOND DAY. The polo tournament was resumed at Miramar on the 20th inst., when the association was again favoured with fine weather. Further progress was made with the competition for the Savile Cup, and some interesting sport was witnessed. Manawatu A team had an easy victory over Christchurch. They were far better mounted than tlieir opponents, and were cleverer at the game. The Strang brothers and Abraham were in splendid form, and had no difficulty in beating the Southern team, who failed to score, although at times Cowlishaw and Rhodes made some fine hits. The defence of the winners, however, was far too strong to enable a score being registered against them. The other match for the Savile Cup was between Rangitikei and Manawatu B team. The latter were out-classed, and only managed to score one goal against their opponents’ fifteen. The Wilson brothers and Dalrymple carried everything before them. Much interest centres in the game between Rangitikei and Manawatu A teams, who are expected to fight out the finish for the Savile Cup. Following are the details of the day’s play: — SAVILE CUP. Manawatu A v. Christchurch. Christchurch. —Iv. Neavo, T. L. Oowlishaw, R. H. Rhodes, J. D. Hall. Manawatu A. — Allan Strang, R. P. Abraham, D. W. Strang, J. H. P. Strang. Umpires. —Messrs W. A. Iveiller and R. S. Abraham. Manawatu ... ... 14 goals. Christchurch ... Nil. Rangitikei v. Manawatu B. Manawatu B.—G. N. Pharazyn, H. E. Abraham, 11. Gifford Moore, Dr Graham. _ „ . Rangitikei. —H. V ilson, k. D<urymple, R. Wilson. N. W ilson. Umpires.—Messrs Grnwtoiil aiul R. Si. Abraham. Rangitikei 16 goals. Manawatu 1 goM

THIRD DAY. On the 21st the semi-final was played for the Savile Gup between the Manawatu And Hawke's Bay A. teams. This a splendid ‘ game, and the closest that has been seen up to the present in this tournament. Hawke's Bay—the home oi the good horse —lined out on smart-looking ponies, the whole team being very finely mounted. The Manawatu ponies had already shown their mettle. At the finish of the game there was only a margin or four goals between the teams, though even this difference does not perhaps quite indicate the merits of the losing team. . The two B teams of Wellington and. Hawke's Bay met in the Handicap Oup. The latter were unable to make up the seven goals they were conceding, and, on the handicap, suffered defeat by a couple of goals. The Handicap Gup competition was inaugurated in 1901, and was fought out for the first time on Wellington ground, the 'Wellington team winning the trophy. The same team who won. it on that occasion are, with one exception (F. Grace playing instead of C. J. Crawford) again in the field for it this time. In 1902 the cup fell to the Mangaheia team. The following year the Hawke's Bay A team were victorious, and last year Mangaheia was again successful. Following are the details of the day s play:— SAVILE, CUP. Manawatu A (10) v. Hawke's Bay A (6). Manawatu —Allan Strang R. P. Abraham, D. W. Strang, J .H. P. Strang. Hawke’s Bay—H. A. Russell, J. D. Ormond, jun., XV. Mackenzie, O. Nelson. Umpires—Messrs W. A. Keiller and R. S. Abraham. . Hawke's Bay opened out in the first couple of minutes, and good play by Mackenzie and Nelson resulted in Manawatu being forced. Tiie latter, however, quickly responded, and a combined rush saw the first score _ placed for Manawatu by A. Strang. The next prominent feature was a grand stroke by Mackenize, which just missed the posts. The pace was now becoming pretty furious, Ormond and Russell putting in some excellent hitting, and placed Manawatu on the defensive for a time. The latter then pressed heavily, Hawke's nay hitting somewhat wildly, and Manawatu scored a couple of goals in quick succession, gained by Abraham and A. Strang. At the conclusion of the first spell Manawatu was leading, by three goals. The opening of the second spell was unfortunate for whose pony crossed his legs in a melee in the centre of the field and fell on his rider, who was stunned. He, however, was enabled to resume play after the lapse of a short interval. On resumption of the game, there was a very pretty piece of play on the part of Manawatu, who attacked determinedly, fiom which Abraham sent the ball through the posts. Mackenzie here retired, his place in the Hawke's Bay team being taken by his brother Fred. The latter, with Russell, immediately distinguished himself by saving a Sal Avhich looked imminent against awke's Bay, who showed better form in this spell. This ended with only one goal scored against them. Nelson and Ormond carried the ball into Manawatu line on the opening of the third spell, the good defence of their opponents preventing a score, and Hawke's Bay was again placed in jeopardy. The pressure was relieved by a good rush by Nelson, Ormond, and Russell, the result being that Manawatu was forced. Hawke's Bay followed this rally up with some brilliant play, pressing their opponents very hard, and eventually they scored, a goal falling to Nelson's play. This was the only score in the third spell. Hawke's Bay again assumed the aggressive on the opening of the fourth spell, and Ormond scored. Then play became very lively and interesting. A. Strang placed, a goal for Manawatu, and Ormond did the same for Hawke's Bay, this being followed up by another score by VV. Strang. There was then a rally, the ponies rushing up and down/ the field at a great pace. From a melee, the Hawke's Bay full-back, in trying to save for his side, put the ball through his own goal posts, making the score at the end of the fourth spell—Manawatu seven goals, Hawke's Bay three. Before Hawke's Bay had got going in the fifth spell, Abraham, who showed exeellent form, scored, but Manawatu was put on the defensive shortly afterwards, a goal falling to the hit of Mackenzie, aided by one of his opponents, A. Strang, whose pony helped to carry the ball through the posts. This brought up Hawke's Bay score to four goals against their opponents’ eight. The final spell was of a very even nature. W. Strang and Abraham scored for Manawatu, and Nelson and Russell for Hawke’s Bay, the match ending:— Manawatu 10 goals. Hawke's Bay 6 goals. HANDICAP CUP. .Wellington B (19) v. Hawke's Bay B (17). Wellington B. —R. L. Levin, K. D. Duncan, A. McCosh Clark, P. J. Nathan. Hawke’s Bay B. —F. Mackenzie, R Cox, W. Cooper, D. B. Hill. Umpires.—Messrs R. S. Abraham and J D. Hall. Wellington Handicap, 15 goals; Hawke's Bay Handicap, 8 goals. These two teams met in the first heat for the Handicap Cup, Hawke's Bay conceding seven rroals TO their opponents. In the first spell, the teams were one goal each, Mackenzie ? coring for Hawke's Bay and Nathan or Wellington. The play was not very exciting, being Overshadowed by the brilliancy of the form shown in the Savile Cup contest just previously. In the second spell, Mackenzie got a goal for Hawke's Bay, and Clark, who had been making some pretty runs, sent the ball through for Wellington. Then Cox scored, and so did Levin, -bringing the total score at the end of the second spell to three goals each. Considering the number of goals Hawke’s Bay was conceding, the East Coast team was not doing so well in the light of its handicap. In the third spell Cox scored for Hawke's Bay from a good rush. The pace was slow, and three out

of five hits were invariably misses. Hill then scored for Hawke's Bay—s to 3. This was the position at the end of the third spell. In the fourth spell, Hawke’s Bay showed much better form, and gained two goals, registered by Cox and Hill. With three goals to tie, and four to win, Hawke's Bay commenced the fifth spell with a good assault, but the spell yielded nothing on either side. The final spell was uninteresting. Players <and horses were tired, and the hits lacked energy. Hill got a goal for Hawke's Bay, which left the latter to get two goals to tie. Then Nathan relieved the play somewhat by scoring a goal for Wellington, and Mackenzie equalised this score by sending the ball through the posts for Hawke's Bay. The score now stood, -without counting the handicap, Hawke’s Bay 9 goals, Wellington 4. Hawke's Bay had to get two goals to tie, the score, with the handicap, at this stage standing—Wellington 19, Hawke's Bay 17, but ther© was no further score, and the game, plus handicaps, ended — Wellington ... ... 19 goals Hawke's Bay ... ... 17 goals FOURTH DAY. Unpleasant weather conditions prevailed on Wednesday which considerably marred, the play at the polo tournament. A strong northerly blew all day, and as the afternoon wore on the weatliei* turned very bleak. Two games for tlie Handicap Cup were played. In the first match the Wellington A team had the best of the Handicap against Christchurch. The next game, between Manawatu B and Hawke s Bay A team, was very interesting and exciting. The latter gradually made up its handicap, and up to the final spell looked like pulling off the game, but Manawatu resisted long enough to prevent the required score being made, and on the handicap Avon by the narrow margin of one goal. Following are the details of the day’s play : HANDICAP CUP. Wellington A (14) v. Christchurch (9). Christchurch. —X. Neave, T. L. CoAvlishaAV, R. M. Rhodes, a. u. Hall. \\ el lington A. C. P. Skerrett, F. Grace, H. F. Johnston, D. G. A. Cooper. Umpires.—Messrs -S. Williams and W. A. Keillor. Christchurch handicap, 7 goals; Wellington A. handicap, 10 goals. Play in the opening spell Avas on the sloav side, and Wellington had the best of it, "ood hits being made by Johnston and Cooper, both of Avhom scored goals. Snortly after the opening of the second spell Skerrett met Avith an accident near Christchurch posts. His pony fell, and another pony trod on Skerrett as he lay on the ground. Beyond be ng stunned he luckily escaped injury, and resumed play. There was no score in this spell, nor in the next. Play was very sJoav, and the hitting poor. In the fourth spell Wellington soared from a rally, leaving the game at the end of this round, including handicaps, Wellington 13 goals, Christchurch 7. Wellington, althougn receiving three goals handicap from Christchurch, Avas proving itself the far better team. The fifth spell yielded a goal to Wellington, scored by Johnston from a good run. aided by several serviceable strokes by Cooper. Christchurch also scored its first "oal just before the s|3ell ended, Neave taking the ball near to Wellington's posts, enabling Rhodes, Avith a timely hit to send it through. With eight and a half minutes to go in the final spell, Christchurch got to Avorlc at once on the opening, and Rhodes scored a second goal for the Southern team. This made the score, without handicaps—Wellington 4 «oals, Christchurch 2, and Avith handicaps, Wellington 14, Christchurch 9. There was no further score, and the game ended, on handicap— Wellington 14 goals. Christchurch 9 goals. Manawatu B (10) v. Hawke's Bay A (9). Hawke’s Bay A.—H, A. Russell, J. D. Ormond, jun., W. Mackenzie, O. Nelson. ManaAvatu B. —O. N. Pharazyn, H. E. Abraham, H. G, Moore, Dr Graham." Umpires.—Messrs S. Williamson and W. A. Keiller. Hawke's Bay A.—H. A. Russell, J. D. watu B 8 goals. This Avas a much more interesting game, and the pace Avas livelier. As in the previous match, the Avind was against the players, and at times was very trying. The first spell saw no score on either side. Immediately on the opening of the second spell HaAvke's Bay got on a combined rush, and the first goal was scored from a good hit by Nelson, folloAved up by another goal for the same team by Ormond. The third spell was noteworthy for Russell's conspicuous play. He scored a couple of goals in rapid succession for Hawke's Bay. -Some interesting rushes followed, Avhich resulted in Moore scoring the first goal for Manawatu, but soon after this Avas equalised by Russell again placing a goal from a fine hit. The end of the third spell left Hawke's Bay three goals to pull up on the handicap to tie. From a good rush on the opening of the fourth spell, Nelson scored for HaAvke’s Bay. ManaAvatu were putting in some vigorous work, in which Abraham and Moore were prominent, and on several occasions were close to scoring, but the defence was consistent, and as the ball was beaten up the field, so it Avas beaten back again. The end of the fourth spell left HaAvke’s Bay Avith two goals to get to tie, the actual goals then being Hawke's Bay 6, Manawatu 1, and the handicap scores ManaAvatu 9, Hawke's Bay 7. With six minutes gone of the fifth spell, it looked as though there would be no score, until Ormond changed the position of affairs bv scoring a goal. Commencing the final spell, Hawke r s Bay had one goal to get to tie. They played against the wind. The play became exciting, Graham, Pharazyn, and Moore doing good work for Manawatu, who pressed Hawke's Bay very hard, and Graham scored. Thus HaAvlce's Bay still wanted tAvo to tie, but it was reduced by one through Nelson hitting a goal. There was three minutes to go, Hawke’s Bay oould not pull up the handicap, amd the game ended, with handicap: Manawatu 10 goals I Hawke's Bay 9 goals I

FIFTH DAY. Thursday was an “off" day at the tournament, only one game, the semifinal for the Handicap Cup, being -n-iay-ed. The Aveather Avas much more inviting than on the preAfious clay, and many spectators AA r ere attracted to Miramar. The match between Wellington xi and B teams furnished some interesting play. The B's shoAved better f< cm than Avas expected. Tlie tAvo teams, on tlie A\ r hole, gave a A-ery good exhibition of polo. At the conclusion of the Handicap Cup match a scratch game Avas played ber tween mixed teams representing Canterbury and HaAvke’s Bay. the contest ending in faA-our of the former by 8 goals to 3. Following are the details of Thursday's play:— HANDICAP CUP. Wellington A (24) v. Wellington B (17). Wellington A. C. P. Skerrett, F. Grace, 11. F. Johnston, D. G. A. Cooper. Wellington B.—R. L. Levi’.tt, K. D. Duncan, A. McCosh Clark, P. J. Nathan. Umpires.—Messrs S. Williamson and W. A. Keiller. W ellington A conceded their opponents five goals. In the first minute's play Johnston scored a goal for the A's. Good play by Grace and Skerrett forced the B’s, but the latter immediately after got on a rush from Avhich Nathan scored through a long drive bv Duncan. Then Grace scored for the A's, and Clark for the B's, making four goals in seA r en minutes-—speedy work. The first snell ended Avith tAvo goals each. In the second spell the A's attacked boldly, and goals were speedily ga.ned by Grace* Johnston, and Cooper (trvo). The A's had norv only one goal to get to Avipe off their handicap, and this Avas soon done by Cooper, who had been playing a vigorous frame and hitting Avell. Starting leA-el with the B s in the third spell, the A's Avere kept for a time on the defen si A*e, LeA 7 in and Nathan shaping Avell, until the situation Avas relieA'ed by Skerrett, who scored a. couple of goals in succession. Clark narrowly missed scoring for the B's, wno had got on a combined rusn, the ball just going- a little Avide, and this Avas followed by the A's being- forced for the th rd time in this spell, at the end of Avhich the A's Avere leading by three goals.. The fourth spell avss of an open description, the A’s attacking: strongly, but the defence Avas good, until prace scored after a useful driA'e by Skerrett. I 1 he A's rencAA-cd the attack in the fifth spell, Johnston scoring for them. The B's played Avith good combination in this quarter, Duncan and Levin showing up well. Another goal Avas placed to the credit of the A's” by Grace before the spell closed. At the commencement of the final spell the position Avith handicaps Avas Wellington A 22 goals, Wellington B 17. and Avithout Handicaps 12 —2. Johnston and Cooper scored for the A’s, and the game ended, Avith nan'dicaps— Wellington A 24 goals. Wellington B 17 goals. SIXTH DAY. The New Zealand Polo Association Avas favoured with delightful weather on Friday for the final games of the tournament. Tlie association has keen very fortunate in this respect, for, Avith the exception of one day, there have been no contrary elements to interfere Avith the success of the tournament. The prospects of an exciting game for the finish of the Savile Cup attracted the largest attendance of the week, and spectators were furnished with some very interesting sport. ManaAvatu A, who have practically held a mortgage on the Savile Cup since 1895, met the Rangitikei team in tlie final, and a great, exhibition of polo was witnessed. Probably no finer game has been seen in the colony. The fortunes ox the two teams went up and down as the spells proceeded, but as the end drew near, it was seen that the Manawatus had their opponents beaten. The margin, however, Avas only one goal. The more dashing team undoubtedly won. The cup was presented to the winners by Miss Skerrett, after some complimentary remarks by Mr C. P. Skerrett. It was received by Air Allan Strang, on behalf of the ManaAvatu team, and he called for cheers for the losers, which were heartily given. The final for the Handicap Cup was played between Wellington A and Manawatu B. The former played a good combined game, and were quite equal to, if not better than their opponents, eA r en without the handicap Avhich Manawatu conceded to the Avinners. Following are the details of Friday’s play:— SAVILE CUP. Manawatu A (7) v. Rangitikei (6). Rangitikei.—H. Wilson, K. Dalrymple, R. Wilson, N. Wilson. Manawatu A.—Allan Strang, R. P. Abraham,D. W. Strang, J. H. P. Strang. Umpires— Messrs S. Williamson (Poverty Bay) and Harold Russell (HaAvke’s Bay). Rangitikei proceeded at once to press ManaAvatu, and in the first couple of minutes’ play R. Wilson narrowly averted scoring. The pressure was relieved by Allan Strang with a fine hit, tut Rangitikei renewed the attack Avith great vigour. The pace was very fast, and the play exciting. The firsr. to score ' was Dalrymple for Rangitikei, avlio got a goal from a. good drive. For Ihe next few minutes play Avas even, the respective goal-posts being attacked in turn, and there ayhs no- further score in this spell. The second spell was of equal interest. The opening of this heat saw a f;oki attack by Manawatu, prominent for J. Strang’s long drives, and Abraham’* ! good following up. A. and W. Strang

were just as safe and strong in their support. Their combined play resulted in Rangitikei being forced. Manawatu had much the best of this spell, andi certainly should have scored, the ball being at times in dangerous proximity to Rangitikei’s posts. The quarter yielded no score. Rushing the ball up to Rangitikei’s lines, on the opening of the third spell, Manawatu just missed a score by Abraham. They kept Rangitikei defending strongly, but did not make adequate use of their chances, seA r eral good opportunities being missed. Then came Rangitikei’s turn. Taking advantage of an opening, they carried the hall doAvn the field, and a'splendid drive by Dalrymple •sent the ball through the posts. Manawatu were at times hiting badly. Then their pressure on Rangitikei told, and a beautiful goal was scored by Abraham. I lie game was made still more interesting by A. Strang equalising Rangitikei’s* score with a goal from an easy chance, making the total two goals each. Rangitikei, who had up to this nqt been playing Avith their wonted combination, began to show much better form, and R. Wilson and Dalrymple scored m succession. Then Allan Strang put heart into ManaAvatu by carrying the hall from the centre of the field and getting a straight run through avlnch ended in a goal. The score noAv stood Rangitikei, 4; ManaAvatu, 3. Dalrymple, who Avas playing brilliantly, drove a fine goal for Rangitikei. and the end of the fourth spell left the latter wuth a couple of goals to the good. In the fifth spell J. Strang saved a certain goal from a long drive by N. Wilson, the ball being drawn almost from the line. There was some pretty play in this heat, both teams putting forAvard their best efforts,and there were several very determined charges which, afforded interesting sport to the spectators. ManaAvatu again pressed their opponents-, A. Strang and Abraham having bad luck in not scoring through the ball striking the ponies, though a little later J. Strang made up for this deficiency bv scoring. Ixaugitikei Avas now only leading by one goal—s to 4. The difference was wiped off by W. Strang, who scored! from a melee on Rangitikei’s goal-line, and the end of the fifth spell saAV the teams lewd —s—o. With ten minutes to play in the final, ManaAvatu made a vigorous attack. J. Strang carried the ball through, and made an opening for Abraham, who scored, thus giving Manawatu the adA'antage or a goal. Abraham immediately folloAA-ed this up by driving another goal, amidst applause. Manan watu now led by a couple of goals. This was reduced by one when R. Wilson placed a goal to Rangitikei’s credit. There Avere only three minutes to go. ManaAvatu had much the best of the play during this time, and twice missed scoring. The game ended in favour of ManaAvatu by one goal. Manawatu, ... ... 7 goals. R-angitfikei ... ... 6 goals. Past winners of the Savile Cup were:— 1890— Christchurch. 1891— Chri stch u rch. 1892 Christchurch No. 1. 1893 Christchurch. 1894 — Rangitikei No. 1. 1895 Manaav a t u . 1896 Manawatu. 1897 — Manawatu. 1898— -*Oroua. 1899 — Oroua. 1900— Oroua. 1901— Ramgi tike:. 1902 — -Manawatu No. 1. 1903 Manawatu No. 1. 1904 Manawatu No. 1. * Oroua since 1901 have been amalgamated with Manawatu, the three Strang brothers, formerly of the Oroua team, still playing Avith Manawatu. HANDICAP CUP. Wellington A (15) v. Manawatu B (12). Manawatu.—G. N. Pharazyn, H. E. Abraham, H. G. Mo-ore, Dr Graham. Wellington A.—C. P. Skerrett, F. Grace, H. F. Johnston, D. G. A. Cooper. Umpires.—Messrs S. W illiamson and Harold Russell. Manawatu conceded two goals to Wellington, the handicaps being—Wellington 10 goals, Manawatu 8. The first spell yielded a goal to Manawatu, secured by Pharazyn. In the second heat there was no ■ score. Pharazyn again scored in the third spell, which made ManaAvatu level with Wellington on the handicap. Before this spell closed, however, Skerrett and Grace placed goals for Wellington, which still left Wellington with the adA'antage of its handicap of two goals. In the fourth spell Johnston and Grace added goals to Wellington’s credit', Avhilst Abraham scored for Manawatu. leaving Wellington three ahead on the handicap at the finish of the fourth spell. The fifth spell was on the slow side, the only score being a goal by Moore for Manawatu. The last spell added another goal to Wellington’s score, Skerrett getting the ball through. With handicaps, the game at the finish stood — Wellington 15 goals. Manawatu 12 goals. V'. winners of the Handicap Oup

1901 — Wellington. 1902 — M a n gah e i a. 1903 Hawke’s Bay A. 1904 M a n gah eia. GYMKHANA MEETING. The polo sports held at Miramar on Saturday afternoon were largely attended. Spectators were furnished with an interesting programme of events, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent, especially as the weather proved so favourable. The feature of the sports was the good form shown by Mr D. G. Riddi ford’s gelding Pawaihi, who won the Wellington Polo Cup, the Lache* Bracelet, and ran a dead heat with Bonfire in the hurdle event. Mm 1 fie s band played a programme of selections during the afternoon. The arrangements for the snorts were very complete, and satisfactory alike to competitors and the public. Following were the .results . Bending Competition-—First heat, Mr O. Nelson’s Holly; second. Mr H. 'F.„ Johnston’s ITinemoa; third, Mr J. fi Hughesi’s Burgoo; fourth, Mr O. Nelson’s Dinah: fifth, Mr J. Strang’s Brenda; sixth, Mr W. Mackenzie’s Bonfire. Final-—Mr O. Nelson’s Dolly, 1; Mr J. G. Hughes’s Burgoo. 2. Polo-ball Pace (for trophy presented by Miss Johnston). —First heat, Mr O. Nelson’s Ginger Pop; second, Mr N. Wilson’s Patience; third. Mr J. G. Hughes’s Burgoo; fourth. Mr R. P. Abraham’s Magpie* fifth, Mr F. Mackenzie’s Nipper: sixth, Mr W. Mackenzie’s Baby. Final —Mr R. P. Abraham's Magpie, 1; Mr O. Nelson’s Ginger Pop, 2. Wellington Polo Cup (for trophy presented by Mr R. T. Turnbull) ; maximum weight, 12st 71b * minimum, lOst 71b, with an allowance of 31b for every quar-ter-inch under 14.2 hands. Distance, four furlongs. —Mr D. G. Riddiford’s b .g. Pawaihi, by Guncotton 12.7, 1; Mr G. N. Pharazyns Rona. 10.11, 2; Mr A. Strang’s Duchess, 12.7, 3. The other competitors were—Mr O. Nelson’s Gipsy Girl 12.1, Mr P. J. Nathan’s Grey Friar 11.9, Mr C. J. Crawford’s The Diver 11.9, Mr A. Strang’s Charmer 12.7 Mr G. N.’Pliarazyn’s Poppet 12-7, Mi* G. P. Skerrett’s Larrikin 10.11, Mr N. Wilson’s Patience 12.7, Mr R. H. Rhodes’s Mermaid 11.9, Mr T. L. Cowlishavv’s Mystic 11.9,Mr A. E. G. Rhodes’s Tui 10.7," Mr J. D. Hall’s Tilikum 12.7, Mr J. D. Hall’s Omdurman 10.11. Pawaihi held a commanding position from the fall of the flag. In the straight Rona came at him. hut the leader had only to be shaken up to win. Wellington Polo Hurdles (for trophy presented by Mr M. Chapman); six furlongs.—Mr D. J. Riddiford’s Pawaihi, 12.7, t; Mr W. Mackenzie’s Bonfire, 10.11, +. The only starters. A good race, the judge being unable to' separate the pair at the finish. Ladies’ Bracelet (for bracelet presented by Mi's C. J. Johnston) ; competitors to run with ribbon from ponies’ heads to ladies (who thread needle), then back to ponies; mount and. gallop round post GOyds distant and back to starting line.—First heat—Mrs Sunderlands Ginger Pop, 1 ; Mrs K. Stephens’s Pawaihi, 2. Second —Mrs Alister Clark’s Gem. 1 ; Mrs Gifford Moore’s Fox, 2. Third—Mrs J. D. Hall’s Duchess, 1; Miss Cooper’s The Scorcher. 2. Fourth —Mrs J. D. Hall’s Omdurman, 1; Mrs Levin’s Ted, 2. Final —Mrs K. Stephens’s Pawaihi, T ; Mrs Alister Clark’s Gem, 2.

Tug-or-war; competitors to ride ponies bare-backed and Avith cropped manes; any competitor falling off or being pulled off pony disqualified from continuing in contest.—ln the first round Wellington A heat Manawatu B, and Wellington was then beaten by Hawke’s Bay, avlio Avon the event. Kerosene-tin and Night-shirt Race; competitors to run to kerosene-tin 20yds distant, fill Avitli six stones, run back to pony with tin, mount, gallop to line GOyds, dismount, put on night-shirt,, pick up tin, mount, and gallop back to Avinning post. —Mr O. Nelson’s Dolly, 1; Mr R. Abraham’s Fairy, 2. Eight others competed. Final Flutter. Aveight list 71b.—Mr Gifford Moore’s Fox’, 1; Mr O. Nelson’s Gipsy Girl, 2 ; Mr R. H. Rhodes’s Mermaid, 3. Eight others competed.