THE HOSPITAL SPORTS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XVI, Issue 5634, 3 December 1889, Page 2

THE HOSPITAL SPORTS.

Si:. Amuikw's Day has been sol apart for several yoars for the purpose of an athlotic gathering, the proceeds of which has been devoted towards augmenting the funds of the Hospital. Ever since the gathering was initiated, until yesterday, the sun ha s shone forth on the day chosen with a kindly lustre, but for the last few days there had boon misgivings as to the weather that would greet the holiday this year. When the southerly weather set in on Thursday hopes were entertained that it would blow over before Monday. On Saturday it promised to do so, but on Sunday there was a threatening aspect, and at dawu on Monday the prospect was anything but cheerful. As the morning wore on the occasional rift in the clouds to the eastward gave hopes that before noon the sun would come out and dispel the then uncertainty. The Committee were sanguine that the fair weather hitherto enjoyed would beam on them as the day progressed, and decided to go on with the sports. At 10.30, the time of the first event, a very fair gathering had collected on the Park Company's ground, and notwithstanding an occasional drizzle of a shower the weather still gave great promise of a fine afternoon. When midday was reached the fates decided otherwise, and during the remainder of the day a light rain set in, making outdoor sport anything but a pleasure. The uncertainty of the weather had the effect of largely diminishing the concourse that would otherwise have gathered for this popular event. The suitability of the ground for sports of this kind was highly commented i>n, and tho Park Company can look forward to many a keen and closely contested race, other than with horses, being decided upon their property. The music of the Garrison Band went far to enliven the proceedings. The Committee worked hard and had at the end of the day the satisfaction of knowing that, notwithstanding the weather, the proceeds were in excess of former years. The entries were numerous and the competitions keen. The following are the results of the various events : — Maiden Race, 200 yards. E. Swarm 1 E. O'Meara 2 E. Nazer «" W. Dodds, W. Marshall, and H. Burns were the other starters, A. Witty being scratched. Swarm and O'Meara ran a close race, the former spurting when close home and breasting the tape a yard in advance. Boys' Handicap (under 10) 150 yards. J. Morell, syds 1 J. Reed, oyds 2 C. Taylor, 7ds t R. J. Witters, ser T (5. Goldsmith, 7yds, G. Evans, 3y<ls, W. Morrison, Byds, J. Thomson, 4yds, M. Peterson, 3yds, also started. Morell took a lead from the jump, was never headed, and won with ease by several yards. Taylor and Witters ran a dead heat for third place, Reed finishing a couple of feet in front of them took second prize. Open Handicap, 150 yards. E. O'Meara, 4yds 1 A. Cameron, ser ... ... 2 W. Marshall, 6yds 3 Swarm ser, Mitchell 4yds, Nazer syds, Thomson 6yds, Priestly 7yds, Wade Byds, Adeane 10yds, Stevenson 12yds, and Evans 15yds were the other starters. Cameron and Swarm, the scratch men, had difficulty in getting through as they contined themselves to the track that had been mowed. Swarm had got well up to the leaders when he fell. Nazer also fell close on the post. Cameron made a game struggle, but O'Meara, with four yards start, was too good and breasted the tape tiivst. Hop, Step and Jump. — For this event there were three entries, A. J. Cameron, E. Lewis, and J. Nisbett. Cameron proved the winner, covering 38^ft. St. Andrew's Handicap, 150 yards. A. Witty, 12yds 1 E. O'Meara, 4yds 2 A. Wade, 10yds 3 Swarm ser, Wildish ser, E. Nazer syds, Marshall oyds, Boland 7yds, Priestly, ©odds, and Burns 9yds, Goldsmith 10yds, also faced the starter. A capital start was effected, Witty getting well away and leading throughout. O'Meara drew close on to him but could not stay the pace, Witty winning by 2iyds, Wade two feet oft', and the scratch men, Swarm and Wildish, close on Wade's heels. Time 16 1-osecs. Boys (under 12), 100 yards. Fred Gray 1 J. Law 2 A. Law 3 Twenty-two youngsters started for this event, the winner being on the scratch mark and the second and third on tho three yards mark. Volunteer and Firemen's, 100 yards. A. Wade, syds ... ... 1 A. Thomson, syds 2 G. Wildish, ser 3 Wade led Thomson from the start and Wildish never came near. The finish between the two was close. Thomssn spurted within the last few yards, but could not last. Running High Jump. For this event Cameron, Dodds, and Nisbett entered. Nisbett was the first to drop out at 4ft Din ; the next rise of an inch was cleared by Cameron, but Dodds failed to get over. Handicap Walk, 1 mile. W. Nisbett, 65yds 1 G. Johnstone, 25yds ... 2 G. Wildish, 12yds 3 F. Hooper ser, D. Ryan 25yds, Boland 35yds, <i. S. Williams 45yds, G. Williams 15yds, J. Talbot 50yds, S. Gidney 50yds, W. Smith 70yds, A. Steole 80yds, and W. Dick 80yds also started. Boland came in second, but was disqualified for unfair walking. Nisbett led from start to finish. Johnstone iiutl Wildish gradually cut clown one after the other of their opponents, but could not come up with Nisbett, who came in with a long lead. A protest was entered against Nisbett's walking, but was not upheld by tho stewards. Gikls' Rack (under 16), 100 yards, brought out three competitors, E. Hopburn, F. Sceats, and E. Goldsmith. Hepburn sailed away from the others and won easily. St. Andrew's Handicap (second event), 440 yards. A. Witty, 35yds 1 H. Burns, 35yds 2 E. O'Meara, 15yds 3 E. Swarm ser, S. Boland syds, G. Wildish syds, E. Nazer 15yds, A. Thomson 15yds, W. Marshall 18yds, A. Wade 25 yds, 0. Priestley 30yds, E. Goldsmith :i0 yds, and W. Dodds 30yds, also started. Witty was never headed, and won with several yards to spare. Time 53secs. Wkestung Match (Cumberland style). Talbot and Mcßae tried their skill. Mcßae was thrown heavily and could not come up to time. Bicycle Race, 2 miles. Mouatt and Goldsmith were the only entries, and rode close together until nearing the finish, when Mouatt drew away and won by a few feet. St. Andiiew's Handicap (third event), 220 yards. A. Witty, 18yds 1 O'Meara, Byds 2 Wade, 18yds 3 Nazer oyds, Burns 15yds, and Goldsmith 18yds. Wilty again won without bein^ pushed cln.se Time -i 1-dth sees.

Tilting at Ring. J. Cameron (8 rings) 1, R. Scott (C rings) 2. There were ten other ontries. Putting the Stoxe. Thoro woro four entries for this event, Curtain (33ft 6in) winning. Handicap Hurdles, 300 yards, 10 flights 3ft 6in. F. Loonib, 10yds ... ... 1 A. Cameron, 2yds 2 E. Swarm, ser ... ... 3 Lysnar 15yds, Dodds 15yds also faced the starter. Loonib led all" the way close pressed by Cameron, whom he only beat by a shade. Swarm ran in past Lysnar at the finish and secured third place. Time 45 3-ssecs. Three Legged Race, 100 yards. Loomb and Carnachan ... 1 Skeet and Leslie ... ... 2 Mile Handicap Race. E. Brown, 15yds 1 F. Lysnar, 40yds 2 F. Hepburn, 65yds 3 There were seven other starters. All went away strong, but soon railed out to a great length. At the back of the course Brown was running second, Hepburn leading ; before rounding into the home turn Brown assumed the lead and won with a big gap between himself and the second man ; Lysnar wrested second place from Hepburn at the post. Time 5 mins 3 sees.