WITH THE WINNING TEAM.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6121, 7 March 1898, Page 2

WITH THE WINNING TEAM.

THE FEAT OP THE CHRIST'S COLLEGE RIFLES. [Specially Weittkn fob the " Stab."] The College Riflea left Cathedral Square at a terrific pace, which, as far as Tuam Street, was not far short of seven mileß an hour. Here they slaokened off to a more reasonable rate, and soon picked up the steady marching swing for which they are noted. The firßt three miles were covered in twenty-nine minutes, and the foot of Murray-Aynsley's hill was reached in fifty-two minutes. Descending the eastern slope of the hill, the Navals, who had left Cathedral Square five minutes in advance, were sighted, and the College team had some little difficulty in passing them, although Commander Joyce, who recognisod that his men were beaten, did his utmost to ensure his opponents a clear passage. The spot where the jpassing occurred was opposite a stone house not far from Mr R. Allan's residence, and the time was seventyone minutes from the start. The City Rifles were overtaken before the drawbridge was reached, and although the latter continued their march the greatest courtesy was shown by Captain Fairbairn and the men of the team in allowing the College to get by. After passing the Navals, the College materially increased their pace, as the road was excellent; and now the men marched admirably and kept perfect dressing:. A rough pieoe of road after leaving the swing bridge caused the pace to be slackened awhile, but good, going being again reachud, the pace was ■•'. increased as the State' of two members of the team, who appeared slightly "blown," warranted 5 and the march down Worcester Street to the finish was done at about six miles an hour.