Moller Bradley gave Moller a hundred yards' start, and Lewis fifty. The distance was three times ronnd the course. For the first lap, the competitors ran_ slowly, and therefore maintained their distances pretty evenly, but on approaching th commencement of the second lap, it was evident that Bradley had purposely remained in the rear, for he now began to go for Lewis at a pace which soon occasioned him to chang places; and Moller finding Bradley o Tenging him, also put on the steam, until approaching the winning flag he clapped on an extra spurt, thinking the " Sght was o'er, and the victory won," but his chang was great when the Judge and other: formed him another lap had to Te was soon all over, Moller went but x few score yards further, when he was passed by Bradley, who, pursuing nought but the even tenur of his way, landed " w amid loud cheers, having accom distance in 5 min. 10 secs,, by no means bad time when his previous races are membered.
13,—Onamrron Sraxes.—CLadies' Purse."
Once round the Course. Open to all comers—Forced entry for all wi Lieut. H. T. Wright, M. S. Campbell 5, Vincent W. McKenzie Bradley Waples ©.S. Sharp J.D, Crawford Lieut. J. P. Pipon, R.N.
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Shepheri A Giifton LIT. Wade A gallant array of twoly the scratch, and dash that would not hi mencement of the sports, i being the last race, by which time it might have been supposed that freshness had given ph fatigue, On rounding the tura into the straight rau home, Vincent endeavoured to pass the ropes, and in so doing struck Wade' arm, causing him to reel against Bradley; his elbow catching the latter in the chest, militating greatly against is chance of winning, and enabling Wright to ition next to Vincent, who had ito firat place, and was racing at a ced not to be beaten, landing him past the winning flag several yards in advance of Wright. The Committee were appealed to, however, regarding the alleged foul, it being an understood rule in foot racing that no one shall try to pass inside, Vincent was tls disqualified, and the prize awarded to Wright. Time, Imin. 134secs.
An interesting ceremony now took place, viz., the presentation of the purse to the successful competitor, by a lady. This pleasing duty was deputed to Miss Barton, who expressed the pleasure felt by herself and the other ladies who had witnessed the sports, at the afternoon's enjoyment they had all shared in. In their name, she congratulated Mr. Wright on having won the prize, of which, as it was not her desire to make a long speech, she would bey his acceptance. (Cheers).
Mr. Wright suitably respomled, and expressed in his own name, and of the gentlemen present, the pleasure they felt at having won the approbation of the ladies in such a manner, and atill more at seeing so many of the fair sex present on the occasion. He would follow the excellent example set him, by making a short speech also, simply but cordially thanking the ladies for their charming prize, and Miss Barton for her kindness in so gracefully presenting it, 14,—Juveicxsuaw Race—For Nazives.
—Ist Prize, $3; 2nd Prize, $1; 3rd Prize, 50 cents.
Fourteen ricksha coolies entered their vehicles for this race, which was won by many yards by No, 601; the second being No. 407; and the third, 633; the rest all winded. We regret not being able, for the good of the community, to give the ad-Grestos of the first three—n fleet ricksha. ranner being useful on occasion. They ay, however, possibly be found in the streets.
This concluded the sports, and the ground was quickly deserted.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.