INTERPROVINCIAL CROSSCOUNTRY RACE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12991, 4 June 1904, Page 5

INTERPROVINCIAL CROSSCOUNTRY RACE.

SOUTHLAND v. OTAGO. ' Officials: Messrs B. Brickoli. F. Webb,'mid H. Mackintosh, trail layers; MrW. J. Burk, starter; Mr W. Itusker) time keeper; Messrs A. Marryatt, J. Kingston, and J. T. Hamann, judges; Mr W v A. Hooper, marksman. The second annual cross-country race between the Dunedin and Invercargill Harriers was held yesterday afternoon on a cross-country course laid oh" south of tho Cliffs, above St. Clair. The following were the teanw: — Du.'.'EDIK. lUVKRCARDIU. 11. Burk (D'n) A. Lyon , H. C. 'Murray (D'n) A. C. St. Paul W. L. M'Curdy (D'n) \V. S. Ingram S. Reid (D'n) • K. \V. Wade V. C. ■Williams (St. J. S. Corbett Andrew) ' H. Titclicner A. Jtoiville (C.S.) IV A. Webb A. Campbell (C.S.) J. Davie ('Vnrsily.l From a fair start Iho Invoreargill team got well away, but tlio first hill had them in trouble. Burke went to the front, fol- • lowed closely by Melville and Williams. The. position remained unchanged for a couple of field.!, when Melville went to the. front; but ho dol not long hold it, as, at the gorso fence, Burk again acquired the lead, and held it to (ho finish. From this time out it was seen that tho Invercargill team 'wiw considerably outclassed, and the remainder of the race was run out between the titago representatives. Burk ran well, and negotiated the somewhat difficult fences with a good deal of judgment, and was not really troubled, although Williams on several 'occasions appeared to be a dangerous opponent. A brilliant finish down tho slope decided the race as follows:— Bttric (Otago) .. '..■ 1 Williams (Otago) 2 M'Cnrdv iOlago) .. .. ... „ .. 3 ■ Murray (Otago) i. '.. ~ .. ~ 4 .'Mc'iville (Otago) 5 Thou followed Lyon (Invercargill), Campbell (Otago), Titchener (Invercargiil), Webb (Invercargill), Ingram (Invcrcargil'l), St. Paul (Invercargi;l) ill that order. Time: First man, ICiniji ltfscc; second ni«n, ICmin 27scc. The race was watched by a very largo number of the public, and a good deal oT sympathy was expressed for the Invercargill team, who were really beaten by tho hills. As an exhibition of. cross-country run-

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ing yesterday's performance lias not been beaten in Dunedin, and the three miles and i-halC course was done in excellent time. Burk run a brilliant race from start to finish, fully justified his family reenrd, and bids fair to keep up his father's reputation. 'Williams ran a plucky race, and both ho and M'Curd.v will be hoard of more in amateur athletics in the future. Tim arrangements were distinctly good, and the officials who laid off the course are to be complimented upon the trouble they must have taken. • It is somewhat to be regretted Uiat the Inverca'rgijl representatives were not more fluccewful,"biit possibly next year the verdict .will be reversed. Regret was expressed that Mr A. Paape, of (lie Invprcargill Harriers, was not present. Notwithstanding the rough afternoon, the contest as a whole was a distinct success, and the visitors, the majority of whom were entertained at •' The Cliffs," thoroughly enjoyed thciiKelves.

THE SMOKE CONCERT. In the evening the visitors were entertained at a smoke concert in the Carlton Rooms by the Otago Centre N.Z.A.A.A. Sir Arthur Marryath vice-president of the centre, occupied the chair. After the usual loy-iil toasis, the Chairman read anolejK.i from the president of the. Olago Centre (Mr If, I!. Courtis), who rigrettpd his absence. <m account of ill-health, ami Mr W. Laing. Mr W. .T. liurk proposed the health of the Invercarjull visitors, and he regretted' that the weather has been somculmt unpropitions tor their visit, and thn country somewhat liillier than down south. Although beaten they were far from being disgraced, and ilicra was cvidciilly good inc|l]!> in tlio Invwcargill Harriers. 1 He coupled tlie toast with the' name of Mr A. C. St. Paul, captain of the Southland representatives. That gentleman, in reply, expressed his appreciation of the hospitality extended to the Invercargill team by I heir Dimedin friends, especially Messr* ' JJarryalt, "Webb, M'lntosh, and Brickcll. A, very pleasant evening was spent. A number of other toasts were honoured. Songs wore given by Messrs Shand, Campbell. A. (i. Leech, H. Murray, A. Melville, W. Williams, V. Jngnin. Don. Melville; piano solos by Mr St. Paul and Mr Duncan: and a piccolo solo by Mr Wade (Invercargillj, accompanied by Mr St. Paul. Thanks arc duo to Mr Leech for accompanying the musical items.