NEW ZEALAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2556, 11 March 1903, Page 27

NEW ZEALAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.

CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. Officers for Season 1902-3:— President, Dr Roberts, Dunedin; vice-presidents— Messrs J. M. Gallaway (Dunedin Harriers), F. Logan (Napier), J. F. Grierson (South Canterbury), A. H. Anderson (Pioneer Club), L. B. Wood (North Canterbury Public Schools), Professor Cook (Canterbury College), Eev. C. C. Harper (Manawatu A.A.C.). Officials: Committee of Management — Committee of O.A.A.A. and such officers of clubs affiliated to N.Z.A.A.A. as are at th« meeting; referee, Dr Roberts (president N.ZA.A.A.); judges track events — Dr Stanley Batchelor, Messrs H. B. Courtis, G. Stephenson, A. Anderson, and W. L. Hooper (president Otago A.A.A.); judges field events— Messrs A. <r. Melville, J. J. Kingston, W. Kingston, and P. S. Macassey; judges of walking— Messrs A Finlay, A. Bain, jun., and G. Gallaway ; timekeepers — Messrs F. Townsond, J. Robertson, and W. Musker; standard timekeepers, Messrs ■iW. Bennett and J. p. Nelson; standard judge, Mr 3. B. Green; starter, Mr W. M'Donnld; marksman, Mr A. Finlay; clerks of course— •Messrs W. Bark, E. M. Cafdale, and G. M'Millan; telegraph board, Messrs -G. Gallaway »nd ; E. J. Gibb; championship shield- board, Mr €r. Moreton; laptokersj Messrs R. J. Jockson and M.'M. Johnson; hoa. sec-. N.Z.A.A.A., Mr A. L. Styche; assistant hou. sec.,* Mr H. Dive'rsj assistant hon. treasurer] Mr A. Cannon ; press steward, *Mr J. T. Homann. The fourteenth championship meeting of the "New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association was held at Carisbrook Ground on Saturday afternoon. The weather was perfect from a spectator's point of view. The sun 'shone all the afternoon, and there was hardly any wind. The ground was dry and the cinder track in the best of order, special attention having been given to it for the occasion. The attendance of the public was not large. A championship meeting ought to have attracted a larger number, and it doubtless v.'ould have dono^o if more public . notification had been given to the meeting. The- Kaikorai Band was on the ground in the afternoon, and played a splendid programme of music, under the baton of Mr Laidlaw. FiVo representatives were present from Wellington, 13 from Canterbury, and 14 from Otago. The representatives were — Wellington—Messrs E. J. Da* is, W. H. Pollock, F. Boss, T. Stubbs, and L. B. Webster. Canterbury—Messr3 S. Baird, W. O. Bradley, W. C. Flewellen, F. S. Harley, E. T. Harper,- A. Jamieson, A. O. Keating, W. Kain, L. A. G. Rich, P. H. Stubberfield, J. W. Stubberfield, W. F. Simpson, and F. R. Wise. Otago— Messrs P. H. Buck, E. M. Bundle, P. F. Bennett, "R. H. Grabame, A. A. "Greig, V. 8. Jacobs, A. Juriss, C. M'Affer, R. Martin, G. Nicolson, W. J. O'Kane, EL S. Reid, J. Stalker, and G. Tomasscn. The form of one or two of the' competitors showed that they lacked the requisite amount of training, but the remainder were in truly splendid fettle to put forth their best efforts. Otago was to have had.- three more men in the competitions, tut G. H. Burk (Dunedin) sprained a sinew on Wednesday night while training, A. S. Peters (Invercargill) could not get away, andr J. B. Nichol (Oamaru) was absent. The first event on the programme was the 100 yds Flat, in which there were seven competitors, and, as was expected, the winner turned up in L. B. Webster, of Wellington, who pulled off the final in lOsec, with T. Stubbs, of the Manawatu Amateur Athletic Club, second. The time was l-ssec loss than G. W. Smith, of Auckland, took to cover the distance in last year. The Half-mile Flat brought out four contestants. E. T. Harper, of Christchurch, was regarded as the most probable winner of the lot, but, making his effort too early, he exhausted himself, and W. H. Pollock, of Wellington, won rather easily; Jacobs, of Dunedin, also beating the crack Christchurch man. F. S. Harley showed splendid style in the 120 yds Hurdles. Three competitors came out for the Onemile Flat, which was won by W. F. Simpson, of Christchurch, after a good race with W. C. Flewellen, also of Christchurch, by a yard. The time was slow — smin — and both men had plenty left in them for a fino spurt at the finish. Simpson aho won the event last year, when his time was 4min 44- 4-ssec. The 220 yds Flat was annexed by L. B. Webster, of "Wellington, in 22 3-ssec. His most formidable opponent was F. R. Wise, of Christchurch, but Webster had no real difficulty in keeping ahead of him. Webster won the event last year in 23 4-ssec. The 440 yds Flat also went to L. B. Webster, who beat J. Stalker of Dunedin, in hollow style in 50 2-ssec. Webster was last year's champion. - The Three-mile Flat was won by W. F. Simpson, of Christchurch. Simpson runs without any apparent effort, and when half the ■ distance had been covered he had the race well in hand. He found even Bennett's gait too slow, and opened out a, gap of 30 yards, which he increased as the race went on, "finally breasting the tape 100 yards in front of Bennett. Simpson held the tfireemile championship last year. The 440 yds Hurdles saw one of the most exciting finishes of the day, W. J. O'Kane, of Dunedin, and E. T. Harper, of Christchurch, having a rare struggle in the last 100 yards for premier place, the Duuedin man gaining the victory by a very narrow margin. F. S. Harley, of Christohurch, tripped over one of the Hurdles and fell, but very quickly recovered himself. If it had not been for this mishap he would probably have won the race. There were two walking events. The Onemile Walk was- won by F. Ross, of Wellington, and the three-mile event by L. A. G. Rich, of Christchurch. In the latter race F. Ross, of Wellington, was taken off the track for lifting. Generally speaking, the competition in the field events was of a poor order. The contests were not ck>.°e, and in the pole jump and hammer-throwing especially not .worthy of a championship gathering. None of the competitors in the Pole Jump had ever figured previously in this class of jumping, and it is somewhat surprising how they came to be nominated by their clubs. In • the" circumstances it would have been better 3iad the event been dropped out. Certainly it seems an anomaly to give a championship onedal for a pole jump of 7ft sin. In the High Jump the standard of sft 7in was reached by R. H. Grahame, aid in the Long Jump P. H. Buck, the popular Maori, beat the standard by 9-iin. He made a big 'effort to equal the record, but fell about 2Jin. W. O. Bradley, of Christchurch, had an easy win in putting the 161b weight, but ibis best put was 2ft 3in under the standard. •The Dunedin pair — A. Juriss and G. Tomassen— tied with 35ft lOin for second place. The hamer throwing contest was •ki&Qx.. important JhiwjftUße the _ex-cham£ion,

R. Martin was taking part. Martin, however, was not up to form, and fouled all his throws. The conteet was a very easy win for S. Baird, of Ashburton, who threw 120 ft lin. A. Juriss, who took second pi ice. only covered 107 ft sin, whilst W. 0. Bradley (Ohristohurcb) notched another point for Canterbury with a throw of only 78ft sin. Two handicap events were included en the programme— l2oyds Flat and Half-mile Flat,— and were won rather easily by E. W. Gardale from the. 2iyds mark, and T. R. Gordon from the 25yds mark respectively. Excellent times were recorded. In five events the standard time was beakn — namely. 100 yds Flat, L. B. Webster; Onemilo Walk, F. Ross; 220 yds Hurdles, L. B. Webster; 440 yds Flat, L. B. Webster; and tho 440 yds Hurdles, W. J. O'Kane. In the 440 yds Hurdles both W. J. O'Kane and E. T. Harper beat the standard of 63sec, O'Kano's timo being 62sec and Harper's 52 l-ssec. In the High Jump the standard was equalled by R. H. Grahame (Dunedin), and in the Long Jump the standard was beaten by P. H. Buck (Duned"in x . Great interest centred in the registering of pointe for ' tho Now Zealand Amateur Athletic Association'! shield, the result being that Canterbury gained the honour with 67 points, Dunedin coming second with 47, and Wellington third with 36. # Wellington started off with a lead, securing first and second places in the 100 yds Flat, first in th« Half-mile "Flat, and first in tho Mile Walk. Canterbury scored second and third in the I last named walk, "and Otago had " also made a few points. Canterbury improved ita position in the 120 yds Hurdles, gaining first and third, and with the completion of the Onemilo Flat', in which Canterbury won first and second, the points, counting all events to that point, ware : Canterbury 31, Wellington 29, and Otago 19. In tho 220 yds Flat Wellington got first and third, and Canterbury second, and when Canterbury scored the three places in the Three-mile Walk it was practically settled that it« representatives would Eucceed in carrying off the shield. Otago moved up in the 440 yds Flat and the 440 yds Hurdles, in which an Otago man secured first place, but tho Canterbury representatives were second and third. Although both Wellington and Otago scored other points they could not catoh up on Canterbury, whose representatives scored consistenly to the end, the result being aa above, stated, and the shield went to the province whose performance, taking it all round, was undoubtedly the best. The officials worked \vq\\ to make the meeting a success. Capital arrangements had been made, and when the time came to carry them out every officer was at hie post. The result was that things went merrily right up to the end. A special word of praise is dv© to tho secretary (Mr H. Divers), the press steward (Mr J. T. Hamann), and the officer in charge of the championship shield board (Mr G. Moreton). The varioiu events resulted as follows : — 100 YARDS FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP.—Present champion, G. W. Smith (Auckland); world's amateur record, 9 3-ssec, Arthur Duffy (New York); New Zealand amateur record, 9 4-ssec, J. H. Hempton and W. T. M'Pherson ; standard, 10 1-Ssec. First Heat.— F. R. "Wise (Canterbury) 1, T. Stubbs (Wellington) 2. Also ran: W. Kain (Canterbury). Wise got the best of the start and maintained his advantage to the end, winning by a yard. Stubbs passed Kain in the last 20 yards and beat him for second place by a foot. Tim«, 10 l-ssec. Second Heat.— A. O. Keating (Canterbury) 1, L. B. Webster (Wellington) 2. Also ran: W. J. O'Kane (Otago) and G. Nicolson (Otago). Won by a yard, four feet separating second and third. Time, 10 l-ssec. Final Heat. L. B. Webster (Wellington) .. .. 1 T. Stubbs (Wellington) 2 A. O. Keating (Canterbury) .. ..3 Also ran : F. R. Wiso (Canterbury). Stubba, Webster, and Keating beat the pistol by half a second, Stubbs especially getting off well. Webster won by half a yard, les3 than a foot separating second and third. Time, lOsec. Appended are the winners of this event : — sec. 1887-B— F. Meenan (D.A.A.C.).. .. ... 101-5 I^BB-D — T. W. Lewis (H.8.A.A.C.).. ,4, 4 10 3-5 1889-90— J. H. Hempton (S.A.AIC.) .. +9 2-5 1800-1 — W. T. Macpherson (E.S.A.A.C, N.S.W.) .. ' *9 4-5 1891-2 — J. H. Hempton (H.8.A.A.C.) .. *9 4-5 1892-3 — J. H. Hempton (W.A.A. and C.C.) 103-5 1893-4 — J. H. Hempton (W.A.A. and C.C.) 102-5 1894-5 —A. J. Patrick (W.A.A.C.) .. *. 11 1895-6 — E. A. Robinson (C.A.A.C.) .. 10 3-5 1896-7 _A. J. Patrick (W.A.A.C.) . . . . 10 3807-8 — G. W. Smith (A.A.A. and C.C.) 10 2-5 1893-9 — G. W. Smith (A.A.A. and C.C.) 10 3-5 1899-00— G. W. Smith (A.A.A. and C.C.) 101-5 1900-1 — C. L. H. Hiorns (P.A.B. and A.C.) 103-5 1901-2 — G. W. Smith (A.A.A. and C.C.) 10 1-5 1902-3 — L. B. Webster (W.A.A.C.) . . .. 10 * Denotes Kcw Zealand record. + Time not passed as a record, owing io a. strong wind being behind the runners. BALF-MILE FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP.—Present champion, E. T. Harper (Canterbury) ; world's amateur Tecord, lmin 54 2-ssee, F. J. Cross (Oxford); New Zealand amateur record, lmm 59 l-ssec, D'Arcy Wentworth (Auckland); standard, 2min 2sec. W. H. Pollock Wellington) .. „ 1 V. S. Jacobs (Otago) „ 2 E. T. Harper (Canterbury) 3 Also ran : H. S. Reid (Otago). Two hundred yards from home Pollock and Harper put on a spurt and led Jacobs by seven yards At the bend into the straight Pollock went ahead from the Canterbury man and won by four yards. Jacobs came along gameiy in the straight and beat Harper for second place by two yards. Time, 2min 4 3-ssec. Appended is a table of winners of this event : — mm. sec. 18S7-8 —P. Morrison (S.C.A.A.C.) ..2 6| 1888-9 —P. H. Cox (S.A.A.C.) .. „ 2 13 I*B9-90— J. F. Grierson (C.A.A.C.) « 2 5 2-5 1890-1 — D. Wood (C.A.A.C.) .. '*. *2 0 1891-2 — J. F. Grierson (C.A.A.C. . . 2 0 2-5 3892-3 — N. L. Gurr (W.A.A. and C.C.) 2 4 1893-4 — W. A. Low (D.A.A.C.) .. .. 2 3 3-5 1894-5 — W. A. Low (D.A.A.C.) .. „ 2 2 1595-6 — W. A. Low (D.A.A.C.) . . . . 2 4 1896-7 —J. M'Kean (A.A.A. and C.C.) 2 2 3-5 1897-8 — H. C. Garsia (C.A.A.C.) ..2 0 2-5 1898-9 — C. S. St. Hill (H.8.A.A.C.) . . 2 4 2-5 1899-00— J. M. Lynskey (P.A.B. and A.C.) M 2 63-5 1900-1 — C. A. Cuff (D.A.A.C.) .... 2 3 1901-2 — E. T. Harper (C.A.A.C.) ..2 2 1902-3 — W. H. Pollock (W.A.A.C.) ..2 4 3-5 * Denotes New Zealand record. ONE-MILE WALK CHAMPIONSHIP.— Present champion, C. J. Barr-Brown (Canterbury) ; world's amateur record and New Zealand amatsur record, 6min 27 2-ssec, F. H. Creamer (Auckland); standard 7min. F. Ross (Wellington) 1 L. A. G. Rich (Canterbury) .. ..2 P^H, Stubbcrfield (C*nterbmaL^>*' - ..

Also competed: C. M'Affer (Otago) and J. W. Stubberfield (Canterbury). M'Affer and Ross at once went to the front, followed several yards away by Rich, P. H. Stiibberfield, and J. W. Stubberfield, in that order. At the 'end i of the second lap Rich had moved into first | place, with Ross second, and the others close up. Rich and Ross, within two yards of each other, led into the last lap, 10 yards ahead of ; P. H. Stubberfield, and then came J. W. Stubbsrfield, with M'Affer 20 yards behind. ! Shortly afterwards M'Affer retired. Two him- '■ drod yards from home, Ross put on a spurt i and passed Rich, and, walking in fine style, j won by 20 yards, Rich boating P. H. Stubber- ' field by a similar distance for second honours. Time, Gmin 59sec. j The following are the winners of this event : j mm. sec. 1387-8 — T. Ken- (D.A.A.C.) . . „ 7 23 1888-9 — R. N. Thomas (C.A.A.C.) „ 7 40 1889-90— E. J. M'Kelvey (D.A.A.C.) . . 7 13 1890-1 —A. F. Burton (A.A.A. and C.C.) 7 65 1891-2 —A. F. Burton (A.A.A. and C.C.) 7 51-3 1892-3 — R. N. Thomas (C.A.A.C.) 7 12 2-5 1693-4 —A. Bain (C.A.A.C.) ♦. v 6 52 2-5 ; 1894-5 —A. Brady (A.A. A.C.) .. .. 7 214-5' 1895-6 — F. H. Creamer (A.A.A. and C.C.) 7 105 1896-7 — D. Wilson (A.A.A. and C.C.) 6 52 2-5 1697-8 — D. Wilaon (A.A.A. and C.C.) 6 53 2-5 3598-9 —A. Findlay (D.A.A.C.) .. -. *7 13 1899-00— H. Goodwin - (W.A.A. and C.C.) 6 561-5 •3900-1 -J. Dickey (A.A.A. and C.C.) 6 504-5 1901-2 — C J. Barr-Browu ( A.A:A. • and C.C.) 6 5.4 1902-3 — F. Ross (W.A.A.C.) .. .. 6 59 * D. Wilson (Auckland) finished first in 7min 0 2-ssec, but was disqualified for lifting. 120 YDS HURDLES CHAMPIONSHIP; 10 flights, 3ft Cm. — Present chumpion, G. W. I Smith (Auckland) ; world's amateur record, 15 l-ssec, A. C. Kraenzlein (America), on cinders, 15 3-ssec on grass, G. W. Smith (Auckland), 15 l-ssec ; staudard, 16 3-ssoc. F. S. Harley (Canterbury) .. „ 1 W. J. O'Kane (Otago) 2 E. T. Harper (Canterbury) .. ..3 Also ran : P. H. Buck (Otago). O'Kane led at the start, but Harley overhauled him at the half-distance, and won by two yards, three J yards separating second and third Time, 16 4-ssec. The winners of this event are: — sec. 1887-8 -G. B. Shaw (C.A.A.C.) .. .. 18 1888-9 — H. W. Batger (W.A.A.C.) .. .. 17 1889-90— H. W. Batger (W.A.A.C.) .. „ 16J 1690-1 — H. W. Batger (W.A.A.C.) « 16 2-5 3891-2 — W. J. Mbir (C.A.A.C.) „ „ 16 3-5 ' 1P92-3 — W. J. Moir (C.A.A.C.) .. .. IC4-5 '. 1693-4 — H. W. Batgc-r (W.A.A. and C.C.) 16 4-5 ' 1894-5 — W. H. Martin ( A A.A. and I C.C.) 163-5 1895-6 -W. H. Martin (A.A.A. and C.C.) IG3-5 1896-7 -A. H. Holder (Wg.A.A.C.) «. 16 1897-8 —A. H. Holder (Wg.A.A.C.) .. 16 ISOB-9 — G. W. Smith (A.A.A. and C.C.) 17* 1899-00-G. W. Smith (A.A.A. and C.C.) 164-5 1900-1 — M. M. Roseingrave (N.S.W. A.A.A.) IG2-5 1901-2 — G. W. Smuith (A.A.A. and C.C.) 16 1902-3 — F. S. Harley (P.A.B. and A.C.) 16 4-5 ONE-MILE FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP.-Pre-sent champion, W. F. Simpson (Canterbury) ; world's amateur record, 4min 15 3-ssec, J. P. Conneff (America) ; New Zealand amateur record, 4min 28 2-ssec, W. F. Bennett (Duacdin); standard, 4min 32sec. W. F. Simpson (Canterbury) „ 1 W. C. Flewellen (Canterbury) „ „ 2 E. J. Davies (Wellington) „ ..3 When two and a-half laps had been covered Simpson went to the front, followed closely by Flewellen Davies falling behind 15 yarda. One hundred yards from the finishing post the leaders spurted, and a fine race in the straight lcsulted in Simpson winning by a yard, Davies 30 yards in the rear. Time, smin. Winners of this event are appended: — mm. sec. 1887-8 -J. F. Field (S.A.A.C.) .... 5 0 1888-9 — F. Ellis (H.8.A.A.C.) .. „5 5 1889-90-P. Morrison (S.C.A.A.C.) „ 4 412-5 mm. sec. 1890-1 — D. Wood (C.A.A.C.) .. .. 4 31 2-5 1891-2 — W. J. Burk (D.A.A.C.) .. 4 42 2-5 ISS2-3 —C. G. Rees. (C.A.A.C.) .. 4. 413-5 1593-4 -C. D. Morpeth (W.A.A and C.C.) 4 45 189-1-5 —A. Davis (A.A.A.C.) .. .. 4 40 2-5 1895-6 — W. F. Bennett (D.A.A.C.) . . 4 31 3-5 1896-7 — J. M'Kean (A.A.A. ami C C.) 4 48 1697-8 — S. Pentecost (C.A.AC.) .. 4 38 JB9B-9 — S. Pentecost (C.A.A.C.) „ 4 36J 1699-00— W. F. Simpson (P.A.B. and A.C.) .* 4 38 2-5 1900-1 — S. Pentecost (P.A.B. and A.C.) 4 43 1901-2 — W. F. Simpson (C.A.A.C.) .. 4 44 4-5 1902-3 — W. F. Simpson (C.A.A.C.) ..5 0 220 YDS' FLAT CnAMPIONSHIP.-Present champion, L- B. Webstpr (Wellington) ; world's amatour record, 21 l-ssec ; no New Zealand record applied :"cr; standaid, 22 4-ssec. L. B. Webster (Wellington)'.. .. 1 F. R. Wise (Canterbury) .. .. .. 2 T. Stubbs (Wellington) 3 Also ran : J. Stalker (Otago) and G. Nicokcn (Otago). Nicolson got the best of the etait, but Webster and Wise at once put in their claim, and an excellent race between that pair saw Webster win by two yards, the same distance between second und third. Time, 22 3-ssec. Tho following are the winners of this event: 1887-8 —A. B. Williams (C.A.A.C.) .. 27 ' 1888-9 — H. M. Reeves (C.A.A.C.) .. 27 1669-90— J. H. Hempton (S.A.A.C.) .. 27 2-5 1690-I— W. T. Macpherson (E.S.A.A.C, N.S.W.) *24 3-5 1691-2 — J. H. Hemptcn (H.8.A.A.C.) . . 26 2-j 1692-3 -L. W. Harley (W.A.A. and C.C) 27 3-5 1803-4 — H. M. Reeves (C.A.A.C.) .. 26 3-5 1594-5 — L. Broad (C.A.A.C.) 27 1-5 1895-6 — W. V. Kingston (D.A.A.C.) „ 27 4-5 1896-7 -A. H. Holder (Wg.A.A.C.) .. 25 1897-8 —A. J. Patrick (W.A.A.C.) .. .. 27 3-5 3698-9 —W. V. Kingston (D.A.A.C.) .. 28 1599-00— G. W. Smith 'A.A.A. and C.C.) 27 2-5 1900-1 — C. L. H. Hiorns (P.A.B. and A.C.) 234-5 1901-2 — L. B. Webster (W.A.A.C.) .. 23 4-5 1902-3 — L. B. Webster (W.A.A.C.) .. 22 3-5 * Denotes New Zealand and world's record. Previous to 1900-1 the distance was 250 yds. THREE-MILE WALK CHAMPIONSHIP.Present champion, D. Wilson (Auckland) ; world's amateur record, 21min 9 l-ssec, F. P. Murray (New York) ; New Zealand amateur record, 21min 37sec, D. Wilson; standard, 23min 20sec. L. A. G. Rich (Canterbury) .. ..1 J. W. StubberfieM (Canterbury) .. 2 P. H. Stubberfield (Canterbury) .. 3 Also competed: C. M'Affer (Otago) and F. Ross (Wellington). M'Aller retired towaids the end of the third round, and when a mile had been covered Ross was taken off the track for lifting. The remaining three kept together jiniil *ke final round* when Richjyid J. W._

Stubberfield went away from P. H. Stubberfield, and «• great tussle in the straight saw Rich win by four yards, P. H. Stubberfield a poor third. Time, 24min SOsec. The" following are the winners of this event : i mm. sec. 1889-90— E. J. M'Kelvey (D.A.A.C.) 24 18 3-5 IS9O-1 —A. F. Burton (A-A.A. find C.C.) 23 372-5 1891-2 — H. S. Cocks (C.A.A.C) .. 23 16 2-5 1892-3 —G. Galloway (D.A,A,C,) .. 2A 36 ! 1893-4 — F. H. Creamer (A.A.A. and | I C.C.) 23 311-5 | 1894-5 — F. H. Creamer (A.A.A. nnd 1 C.C.) 23 43 1895-6 — F. H. Creamer (A.A.A. and C.C.) 23 593-5 1896-7 —F, H. Creamer (A.A.A. and | C.C.) 23 1 I 1897-B— D. Wilson (A.A.A. and C.C) 23 44-5 1693-9 — D. Wilson (A.A.A. and CO v 23 7 1899-00— H. Goodwin (W.A.A. and C.C.) 23 17J | 1900-1 — L. A. G. Rich (P.A.B. and ! A.C 23 401-5 1901-2 — D. Wilson (A.A.A. and I C.C) 22 46 1902-3 — L. A. G. Rich (P.A.B. ai;d A.C.) 24 30 440 YDS FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP.— Present I champion, L, B. Webster (Wellington} ; world's amateur record, 47Eec, M. W. Long (America) ; New Zealand amateur , record, 50 2-ssec, W. T. Macpherson (New South [ Wales); standard, 52sec'., L. ,B. Webster (Wellington) „ .. I J. Stalker (Otago) 2 V. S. Jacobs (Otsgo) .. • 8 Also ran: T. Stubbs (Wellington), W. H. Pollock (Wellington), and W. Kain (Canterbury). Kain led for 100 yds, when Stalker went to the front. Two hundred yards from home Webster streaked into the lead, and Jacobs ran into second place. The Dunedin representatives tried their utmost to catch Webster, but weri unsuccessful, and the Wellington man won easily by five yards. In the straight Stalker had Jacobs's measure and beat him by half a yard for second honours. Time, 50 2-osec. Winners of this race ajre as follows: — sec. 1887-8 —A. B. Williams (C.A.A.C.) .. 53 1888-9 — H M. Reeves (C.A A.C.) .. 52 1889-90— H. M. Reeves (CA.A.C.) .. 54 1890-1 — W. T. Macpherson (E.S.A.A.C, N.S.W.) *502-5 1891-2 —P. Wood (C.A.AC.) .... .. 52 1692-3 — N. L. Gurr (W.A.A. avtd C.C) 53 1893-4 — W. A. Low (D.A.A.C.) „ .. 52 1594-5 —W. A. Low (D.A.A.C.) „ .. 53 1895-6 —W. A. Low (D.A.A.C.) .. * 63 1896-7 —A. H. Holder (Wg.A.A.C.) .. 52 1897-8 — R. Oliphant (A.A.A. find C.C.) 53 1698-9 — W. V. Kingston 1.D.A.A.C.) .. 51 1899-00— W. Strickland (H.B A.A.C.) .. 64 1000-1 — C. A. Cuff (D.A.A.C.) .. „ 53 1901-2 -L. B. Webster (W.A.A.C.) „ 52 1902-3 -L. B. Webster (W.A.A.C) .. 50 2-3 • Denotes New Zealand record. THREE-MILE FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP.Present champion, W. F. Simpson (Canterbury) ; world's amateur record, 14min 24<;ec, S. Thomas (England); New Zealand amateur record, 14min 49sec, W. F. Simpson; standard, 15mm 30sec. W. F. Simpson (Canterbury) .... 1 P. 'F. Bennett (Otago) 2 E. J. Davis (Wellington) .. ... «. 3 Also ran: W. C. Flowellen (Canterbury). Flewollen retired when something like two miles had been covered. Simpson entered the last lap with a lead of 80yds from Bennett, and, making a grand spurt in the straight, was over 100 yds in front of Bennett at the end. Both Simpson and Bennett lappeel Davis, who, however, continued to the end of the journey, and finished very gamely Time, 16rnin 3sec. Following are the winners of this event: — mm. Eec. 18P9-90— P. Morrison (S.C.A.A.C.) .. 16 3 2-5 1890-I —D. Wood (C.A.A.C.) .. .. 15 40 2-5 1891-2 — D. Wood (C.A.A.C) .. .. 15 43 1892-3 —V 7. J. Burk (D.A.A.C.) . . 16 15 2-5 i 89 3.4 _c. D. Moipeth (W.A.A.C.) 15 37 4-5 1894-5 —A. W. Bell (Manawatu A.A.C.) 16 42-5 1895-6 — W. F. Bennett (D.A.A.C). 15 30 3-5 18 96-7 _E. Reynolds (A.A.A. & C.C.) 17 10 3897-8 — S. Pentecost (C.A.A.C.) .. 16 63 1898-9— P. Melthus (S.C.A.A.C.) .. 15 46 *-5 1899-90— W. F. Simpson (P.A.B. and A.C.) 16 62-5 1900-1 — S. Pentecost (P.A.B. and A.C) 16 281-5 i9Ol-2 — W. F. Simpson (P.A. and 8.A.) 16 10 3902-3 — W. F. Simpson (P.A.B. and A.C.) 16 3 440 YDS HURDLES.— Present champion, G. W. Smith (Auckland) ; world's amateur record and Naw Zealand amateur record, 68 4-ssec, A. H. Holder (Wanganui); standard, 63sec. W. J. O'Kane (Otago) 1 E. T. Harper (Canterbury) .. ..2 F. S. Harley (Canterbury) .. t . .. 3 This event was run on the cinder track. Harley went to the front, but after going 50 yards was supplemented by O'Kane. Two hundred yards from home Harley fell at a hurdle and lost ground. O'Kane and Harper had a, great race in the straight, rising to. the la*t hurdle together, and in the rim home O'Kano managed to breast the tape less than a foot in front of the Canterbury representative. Harley had pulled up well, and was a good third. Time, 62sec. The winners of this race are : — sec. IP9O-1 -H. W. Batger (W.A.A.C.) .. 612-5 1691-2 — H. W. Batger (W.A.A.C) .. 614-5 3892-3 — D. Matson (C.A.A.C.) .. .. 614-5 1693-4 — H. W. Batger (W A.A. and C.C.) 65 3-5 3894-5 — F. H. Harley (W.A.A.C.) .... + 1895-C — T. Robert » (A.A.A. and C.C) .. 61 1896-7 —A. H. Holder (Wg.A.A.C.) .. *58 4-5 1897-8 — G. W. Smith (A A.A. and C.C.) 62 IP9B-9 —G. W. Smith (A.A.A. and C.C.) 65 1699-00-G. W. Smith (A.A.A. and C.C.) 63 4-5 1900-1 — E. T. Harper (P.A.B aud A.C.) 62 3-5 3901-2 — G. W. Smith (A.A.A. and C.C.) 61 1-5 1902-3 — W. J. O'Kane (D.A.A.C.) .. 62 * World's amateur record. + First and second men past the pos' tlisqvahfied, and the race awarded to Harley. 120 YDS FLAT HANDICAP. First Heat?"— J. Christie (scr) 1, W. Rudkin (3Jyds) 2. These were the only starters, and they went easily for the hunched yards and then spurted, Christie winning by four yards. Time, losec. Second Heat— J. W. Price (ly<l) 1, E. W. Cardale (2Jyds) 2. Also started ■ G. L. Derchler (4Jyds) and G. W. Lawrence (9\yds). Price won easily by three yards. Time, 12 2-sscc. Final. E. W. Cardale (2iyds) 1 ! J. Christie (scr) 2 J. W. Price (lyd) 3 A'so started: W. Rudkin. Won by two yards, a foot separating the second and third men. Time, 12 3-ssec. HIGH JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP.— Picseit champion, C. S. Harper (Canterbury) and C. C. Laurie (Auckland) ; the world's amateur recoid, 6ft 5 5-Bth in, M. T. Sweeney (America); New Zealand record, sft 9Jin, R. Jkowjalee standard, sft 7in.

! R. H. Grahame (Dunedin), sft 7in-.. 1 G. Tomassan (Dunedin), sft 4iu .. 2 A. Jamieson (Auckland) did not competes Tomassen was jumping well, but, when having his second try at sft 6in, he slipped in taking off and fell under the bar, :njviring his wrist, and, consequently, had to retire. Grahame went on by inches, and cleared sft 7in, ths standard, but failed to negotiate tho extra inch. The following table shoA-s tho winners of this crmpetitioi 1 : — ft. in. lfcß7-§ -F. Perry (S.C.A.A.C.) .. .. 5 0 1888-9 — T. M'Naugh (D.A.A.C.) .. ..5 3 18S9-90— T. M'Naught (D.A.A.C> .. .. 5 3£ 1890-I— J. E. Hume (W.A.A.C.) .. .. 5 3 ISPO-1 — E. T. Laurie (A.A.A. and C.C.) 5 3 1891-2 -F. Meyrick (M.A.A.C.) ..' .. 5 5 1592-3 — R. Gore (W.A.A.C.) and F. Meyrick (M.A.A.C.) equal .. 5 5 1893-4 — H. S. Bailey (Wg.A.A.C.) 5 31 1894-5 — H. S. Bailey (Wg.A.A.C.) v 5 78 1895-6 —P. J. Brown (C.A. A.C.)" ".. „ 6 6^ 1896-7 — C. Laxwie (A.A.A. and C.C) ."." 6 6 1897-8 — H. M. Good (Wg.A.A.A.) .. .. 5 5J 1898-9 — R Brownlee (D.A.A.C.) .. .. *5 9J 1699-00— C. Laurie (A.A.A. and C.C.) .. 5 8i 1900-1 — M. M. Roseingrave (N.S.W. A.A.A.), C. S. Harper (P.A.B. and A-.G.), H. A.~ Prebble (P.A.B. and A.C.) .. „ .. 5 6J 1901-2 — C. S. Harper (C.AA.O.) and C. C. Laurie (A.A.A. and C.C:) 5 8 .- 1902-3 -R. H. Grahanfe" I(D.A.A.C.) ..5 7 * Denotes New Zealand record. • ' ■ PUTTING THE 16lb. WEIGHT CHAM- . PIONSHIP.— Present, champion W..-IL Madill (Auckland); world's amateur rcccfrd 48ffc lin, "D: .Hcrgan : (America) ;- New Zealand amateur record 33ft 4in, O. M'Cormack (Wellington) ; standard, "38ft 6in. • W. O. Bradley (Canterbury), 36ft 3in 1 G. Tomassen (Dunedin), 35ft lOiu'i, + A. Juris (Dunedin), £sft lOin .. .. t S. Baird also competed, but wenUout in the first round. ■ Bradley apparently was the best putter," but hi 3 best was 2ft 3m short of the standard, whereas, last year, Madill (Auckland) put.39ft, coming within 4in of the New Zealand record. Winners of this competition": — ft. in. 1889-90— R. J. Malcolm (W.A.A.C.) .. 36 7 l£t)l-2 — T. B. O'Connor (A.A.A. and C.C.X - -. .. 37 8 1891-2 — T. B. O'Connor (A A.A. and C.C.) 37 6 1592-3 —O. M'Cormick (W.A.A. and C.C.) „ 37 7J 1893-4 -O. M'Cormick (W.A.A. and C.C.) 33 7 1894-5 — C. Louisson (C.A-A-C.) .. .. 34 6J J695-6 — W. C. Rhodes (W.A.A.C.) . . 35 9 1896-7 — T. B. O'Connor (A.A.A. and C.C.) 36 3i 1597-8 -H. M. Good (W^A.A.A.) .. .. 38 8£ 1808-9 —0. M'Corinick (D.A.A.C.; . . 38 0i 1899-00-W. H. Madill (A.A.A. and C.C.) "T.V .... 38 i 1900-1 — W. O. Bradley (P.A'.B and A.C.) 37 4J 1901-2 -W . H. Madill (A.A.A. and " C.C.) 39 0 1902-3 — W. O. Bradley (P.A.B. and A.C.) .. 36 3 LONG JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP.— Present champion, C. S. Harper (Canterbury);, world's amateur record, 24ft 4Jin, A. C. Kranzelein (America); New Zealand amateur record, 21ft 6in, J. Ryan (Hawke's Bay); standard, 20ft 6in. \ ' P. H. Buck (Dunedin), 21ft 3 Jin : .. 1 G. Tomassen (Dunedin), 20ft Sin . . 2 F. S. Harley (Canterbury), 18ft lljin 3 E. M. Bundle (Dunedin) also competed, but as he fell backward ouch time none of his jumps counted. Buck's jump was 9Jin better than the standard and within 2iin of the New Zealand record. Ttimaasen only came an inch' short of the standard. Harley only jumped once, electing to stand at 18ft ll^in. The following are the winners: — ' ft. in. 1887-8 — T. D. Harman (C.A.A.C.).. .. 20 0 1868-9 — L. A. Cuff (C.A.A.C.) .. .. 19 7 1889-90— T. D. Harman (C.A.A.C.) .. 20 0 1890-1 -T. F. TJpfill (A.A.A. and C.C.) 20 9 1891-2 — T. F. Upfill (A.A.A. and C.C.) 20 Oh 1892-3 — R. Gore (W.A.A. and C.C.) .. 21 0J 1893-4 — W. Mendelson (S.C.A.A.C.) .. 20 11 1894-5 — J. L. Ryan (H.B.A.A.C), .. "21 6 1895-6 — L. A. Cuff (C.AA.C). .. \. 20 7£ 1896-7 — L. A. Cuff (A.A.A. and C.C) .. 39' 0J 1897-8 —A. Good (Wg. A.A.C.) .. .. 19 9J 1898-9 — R. Brownlee (D.A.A.C.) .. .. 20 7J 1899-00— P. Buck (D.A.A.C.) 20 OJ 1900-1 — M. M. Roseingravo (N.S.W.A.A.A.) 20 6 1901-2 — C. S. Harper (CA.A.C) . .. 19 8 1902-3 —P. H. Buck 21 3i * Denotes New Zealand record. THROWING THE HAMMER CHAMPIONSHIP.—Present champion, W. Bl Madill (Auckland) ; world's record, J. Flanagan (America), 163 ft 4Mn ; New Zealand record, 136 ft 4irn, W. H. Madill (Auckland); -standard, 130 ft. • S. Baird (Canterbury), 120 ft lin .. 1 A. Juriss (Dunedin), 107 ft sin .. .. 2 W. O. Bradley. (Canterbury), 78ft Sin 3 R. Martin (Dunedin) also competed, but fouled all his throws. Baird's beat throw was 10ft all but an inch short of the etamlarcl. The following; are tho winners of this event : — ft. in. 1692-3 — O. M'Cormick (W.A.A. and . - C.C.) 88 7 1893-4 — O. M'Cormick (W.A.A and C.C.) 100 3 1894-5 — C. Louisson (C.A.A.C.) .... 75 5 1895-6 —P. J. Brown (C.A.A.C.) .... 89 6 1896-7 — J. A. KalWnder (A.A.A. and C.C) 93 7 1897-8 — J. W. Skinner (A.A.A. and C.C.) 103 10J 1898-9 — W. H. Madill (A.A.A. and C.C.) 121 8 1699-00— W. H. Madill (A A.A, and C.C.) '136 4i 1900-1 — W. Angland (P.A.B. and A.C.) 110 UJ 1901-2 — W. 11. Madill (A.A.A. and C.C.) 127 0 1902-3 — S. Baird (A A.C. and A.C.) . . 120 I * Denotes New Zealand record. HALF-MILE FLAT HANDICAP. T. R. Gordon, 25yds 1 J. Christie, 25vds 2 11. S. Reid, scr 3 Also started: T. H. Murray 20yds, W. Rudkin 30yds, and G. D. Lawrence 45yds. Reid evidently vas out-handicapped, for ho never succeeded in getting into a promising position. Gordon made the pace fairly stiff, and got away from the others in the straight, winning easily. Time, 2min 3 2-Saec. POLE JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP.— Present champ'on, C. Laurie (Auckland); world*, amateur record, lift IOAm, B. C. Cliff (America) ; New Zealand amateur record, lift OJin, Hori Eruera. (Auckland); gtan,dard, 10ft.' A. O. Keating (Canterbury), 7ft sin 1 5. 'i'omassen (Dnnedin), 7ft 3in .. 2 L. A. G. Rich (Canterbury) also competed, but dropped out at 4ft 6in. Thin was a poor exhibition, accounted for by '-ho fact that all the competitors were new to the style, Ihewinncrs of tk* event arc as follo'.7:— •

ft. in. 18S9-90— D. M. Robinson (C.A.A.C.) .. 9 6J 1830-1 — T. F. Upfill (A.A.A. and C.C.) 910 IS9I-2 —TV. M. West (C.A.A.C.) .. .. 10 0 1892-3 — W. M. "West (C.A.A.C.) .. .. 10 0£ 1593-4 — H. L. Kingsley (Wg. A.A. and C.C.) 9 9 ISS4-5 — H. L. Kingsley (Wg. A.A. and C.C.) 10 5 1695-6 — H. L. King=!ey (Wg. A.A. and C.C.) .. ..' 10 5 R. Hunter (N.A.A.C.) .. .. 10 5 1836-7 -J. Te Paa (A.A.A. and C.C) .. 10 eh H. Etuera (A.A.A. and C.C.) 10 6J 1597-8 — H. Eruera (A.A.A. and C.C) 10 G£ 1835 ..9 _J. Te Paa (A A. A. and C.C.) .. 10 0 1839-00— C. Laurie (A.A.A. and C.C.) . . 10 0* 1830-1 — H. A. Prebble (P.A.B. and A.C 9 10* 1901-2 — C. Laurie (A.A.A. and C.C; . . 10 0 1902-3 —A. O. Keating (P.A.B. and A.C.) •» 7 6 The foilowing is the list of winners of the Championship Shield-: — 1830— Canterbury 48 points, Otago 26 points. 1891— Auckland 43 points, Canterbury 32 points. 3892— Canterbury 63 points, Auckland 27 1893^Canterbury 49 points, Wellington 48 points. 1894— Wellington 52 points, Otago 37 points. ] 895— Auckland 37 points, Canterbury 35 points. 1836— Canterbury 53 points, Otago 38 points. 1897— Auckland 105 points, Wanganui 37 points. ■ 3898— Auckland 74 points, Wanganui 29 points. 1899— Otago 56 points, Auckland 45 points 1900— Auckland 57 points, Canterbury 32 points. 1901— Canterbury 92 points. 1902— Auckland — 82£ points. 1903 — Canterbury 67 points. Canterbury has thus 6 wins, Auckland 5 wins, Dtago 1 win, Wellington 1 win.

SMOKE CONCERT AND PRESENTATION OF MEDALS. On Saturday evening the visiting athletes irere entertained by the Otago Athletic Association at a smoke concert in Club House, Moray place. The President of the New Zealand Amateur Athletio Association j (Dr W. S. Roberts) occupied the chair, and • about 50 gentlemen were present, his Worship the Mayor of Dunedin (Mr J. A. Park) being among the number. ' The toast of "The King" having been enthusiastically honoured, * | Mr J. Kingston (vice-Dresident of the 0.A.A.A.) proposed " The New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association." But for the New Zealand Association they would have no -championship meeting, and all would agree with him in' s*ying that the championships' were the heart and soul of amateur bport in the colony. — (Applause.) There wore some matters he would like to refer to co that they might come before the public. At present tho medals for tho chani- j pionsbip gatherings Were made in Christ- J church. Now, these had to be paid for by the centre where the sports were held, and, of course, it was the public who paid for them. That being- so, it was only right that the -money for those prizes should be spent ( where it was contributed. — (Applause.) He also -thought the payment of an honorarium to the Secretary might be done awa-v with. j Many of the centres were struggling to keep going, and there was no need for part ' of their funds going to pay a New Zealand ' secretary when the present secretary and other enthusiasts were willing to perform the duties for the love of sport. Another matter complained about was the allocation of profits from the championship meetings. Unfortunately it was not often there was a profit, but when there was the usual rule was for the governing association to claim half the profit, but when there was a loss they would contribute nothing towards it. If the association took a part of the profits it was only fair they should bear the same proportion should there bo a loss. — (Applause.) These, however, were minor matters. The main end of tho association was to keep up sport, and keep it pure. — (Applause.) ' ' Dr Roberts, in response, said he would Bay nothing for or against the matters Mr Kingston had alluded to. No doubt they would reach tho ears of the association and receive due consideration. It was well known that the Zealand Association had done its duty in the past and up to the present moment in an exceedingly satisfactory manner. — (Applause.) The champion- ] ship meetings were held in an exemplary manner, and the existence of the association \ had. maintained amateur sport at a very high order. — (Applause.) | The President then presented the. medals . won at the meeting, the successful competi- ' tors being very heartily applauded. L. B. Webster, of Wellington, the triple winner of the 100 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds Champion- t •hips and triple standard winner, coming in j for a great ovation. In response to a ' demand for a speech, Mr' Webster said that any young fellow with a little ability could do the same as he had done if ho enly looked utter himself. That was, he found, the main i thing. — (Applause.) I Mr J. li ingston also presented the prizes 1 won at the recent sports meeting of the Dunedin Amateur Athletic Club. ' The President, in presenting the Cham- ' pion Shield to Mr A. H. Anderson, vice- i president of the Pion<wr Club, on behalf of the Canterbury centre, congratulated Canterbury on the very fine performances of their representatives. In Webster the Wellington centre undoubtedly had the best man at the meeting, but for the provincial pontcst Canterbury easily annexed the chief, honour. Lusty cheers - were given for the , Canterbury team, the win evidently being popular. "The Champions and the D.A.A.C. Winnears" was proposed by Mr A. L. Styche, lecretary of theN.Z.A.A.A., and responded to by Messrs Webster, Simpson, and Buck (champions) and J. T. Hamann (D.A.A.C). ! Mr Simpson, on behalf of the visitors, heartily thanked the Dunedin Club for the splendid treatment that had been accorded them. The centre he represented had annexed the shield, but they had had a bit of luck =n it, for had Otago's long-distance man, H. G. Burk, not been debarred through an accident from competing the result might have been different. Personally he regretted that he had not had the pleasure of l unning against Burk that afternoon. — (Applause.) Mr Buck, in the course of his •-•epJy, iaid he hoped the time would soon come when the Maori people would enter more ,'ho-ougiily into the spirit of athletics. He referred to" the. movement recently iuaugurated of holding annual tournaments in connection- with the universities. These tournaments should work for good, and he saw jso reason why the universities in New Zealand should not turn out as good athletes &= i..,l ;>\ford and f 'amb-'i!ge. At anyratp, \>< litkJ. to s-ce in a yrar or so the ranks of In.Z.AA.A. chiiiciuons swelled from the

members of the university clubs. — (Applause.) "The President, Dr Roberts," was proposed by Mr *W. L. Hooper, and given musical honours, after which thret< ringing cheers were given for the popular president. Mr J. Green (secretary of the Pioneer Club, Chrisichurch) proposed " Tho Otago Athletic Association." The Ota,go centre, through their president, Mr Hooper, had forced the hand of the New Zealand Association in adopting the centre .system. He impressed on the various associations the necessity of seeing to it that their representatives on the central governing body were enthusiastic athletes, who had tho real interests of amateur sport at heart. It was no use having " deadheads " on tho governin? body. — (Applause.) Sir W. L. Hooper, in reply, said that the centre system had come to stay. Ho advocated the establishment of harrier clubs in all centres, and claimed for these clubs the credit of being the be=t gatherers-in of athletes.

Other toa c ts honoured were: " O.A.A. Clubs," propoiEfd by Sir A. B Anderson (vice-president N.Z.A.A.A.), and responded to by Messrs H. B. Courtis (D.A.A.O. T. Gordon (SK Andrew's Harrier-). A. Cannon Dunedin Harriers), and H. Divers (North Otago Athletic Club) ; and " Kindred Sports," proposed by Mr W. J. Burk and responded to by Messrs J. W. Butler (swimming), and F. S. Harloy (cvseket). During the evening an enjoyable musical programme was- rendered. Songs were contributed by- Messrs W. Wilhelmson (" The midshipmite" and " The sleeping camp"), W. Olson ("Asleep on the deep" and "The mighty deep "). R. Watts (" Queen of the earth" and "Boers have got my daddy"), A. Lothian ("The amateur whitewasher "), and Leech (" Alone on the raft "). Clarionet solci3 were contributed by Mr 0. Morion, and Mr W. F. Simpson gave a humorous recitation. .The accompaniments were played by Mr Leech. A most enjoyable evening was brought to a conclusion by the singing of tho National Authem, and cheers for the local committee, Mr Hooper, and tho visitors. An enjoyable outing was provided on Sunday for the benefit of Hie visiting athletes, who were taken for a trip down the harbour as far as Portobello. The day was everything that could be desired, and consequently there was a large muster, the total number of excursionists, including the local men, being fully 50. A start was mado < from Dunedin in the Onslow soon after 10 o'clock, and, after a pleasant run, Portobelio was reached shortly before dinner. The party, after spending an enjoyable time, returned to the boat about 4.30 p.m. There was some delay in starting for Dunedin owing to the On=low being aground, and it was nearly 7 o'clock before home was reached. The trip was highly appreciated, all tho'e who participated in it being delighted with the outing, and the Otago Association may feel pleased that the efforts put forth by them on behalf of the visitors were so succesfful.