This proved' a most interes capitally contested event between Dunmen and Jensen, The bar was first placed Git, from the ground, and raised Gin, at a time till Bit. by all. It was when Comins bar_was then at once raised six inches for Danman, this being the amount of his allowance to Tousen. Danman cleared the 8ft. 10., amid cheers, and the bar was then lowered to 8ft, Gin, for Jensen, Jensen cleared it, and Dunmanthen jumped 9it. Jevsen, however, was not beaten yet; he cleared 8ft. 8in., and hia rival went over 9it. 2in,, every jump being grooted with cheers. The bar was lowered to Sit. Sin., and cleared by Jensen; and then Dunman, on his second attempt, made the fine leap of 9ft. din, This was too much fur Jensen; he could not get over the bar at Sit. 10in., and in accordance with the rule by which a tie is decided in favour of the most severely handicapped competitor, Dauman won the first prize.
1L—Horpre Race—120 Yanps.—10 Flights.—The Ladies' Gold Cross.—Handi. cap, for the members ouly.—Pvints 13 and 8. Two Comins, scratch W. Dunman, peuslised 25yde..
J. Valea J. Purdon, T.W.H. Burgoyne, After good race Harris won by about a yard, with Comins second. Di who was heavily penalized, came up splendidly from the rear and took third place. He hud just finished a desperate struggle for the Pole heap, and 90 was probably rather fagged, Hatris and Comins had to jump the same hurdle, and as Harris got the better start, Comins appeared to be rather pinched for room. Vime, 194 secs.
'Mr. Harris, the winner of the ladies' purse, was then presented to Miss Drummond, who, on behalf of the ladies, handed him the cross, congratulating in the following metrical terms I'm very pleased that I've been asked To give the prize, for what has tasked Your energy and pluck You've wou the race, #0 ite your due, This cross, we gladly give to you, And wish you all good luck, Mr, Harris very briefly returned thanks, explaining that a3 he had never expected to win he was unprepared with a speech, He then called for three cheers for Miss Drummond and the ladies, which were heartily given, with a " tiger."
12,—Lyrennarioxat Tuo or-Wan. Open to Entries close on the id.—A prize to inning team,
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