Monday, the 24th April, 1882.
Tudges:—Mesars. F. H. Bell, A. Myburgh, J. Holliday.
Starters:—Messts. T. H. Rawson, H. T.
Wad Committee:—Messrs. F. Anderson, E. A. Fabris, F. A. Groom, F. Huchting, Sir W. Johnston, Bart, R. Mackenzie, W. Rice, R. D. Siarkey, J. A Sullivan, A.' Veitch, H. T. Wade, P. Meg. Grant.
J. W. H. Burgoyne, Honorary Secretary.
The members of the Shanghai Athletic Club are to be congratulated on their ful efforts to provide sport for themsel and amusement for others, On occasions of this kind almost everything depends on the weather and this was all that could be desired, though a cold wind was blowing across the ground and the sky was overcast.
Thanks to the fine weather we have been enjoying for the last two or three da: well as to the exertions of the Committee the ground was in flying condition, "The opening event was fixed for 1.30 p.m. but long before that hour eager spectators began to flock towards the ground, and by about 1.15 there was a very fair attendance of both sightseers and competitors amongst the former were many ladies, whose presence no doubt encouraged the latter in their efforts to achieve success in the several contests. The day's pleasure was greatly enhanced by the presence of the Town Band who, under the able direction of. that distinguished Knight of the Baton, Signor M. Vela, played a of popular and operatic music.
1,—Tmowra THE Hawuer. presented by the Shanghai Athletic Club, Points, 6 for Ist and 8 for 2nd.
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Six competitors came up to the post, three throws being allowed to each, In the frst two Holliday outdistanced all the rest; after this the contest for the second place lay between Messrs. Goodfellow and Veitch. At the close, a nee of 72 ft. 8 in. was scored in favour of Holliday, Goodfellow and Veitch havin, respectively accomplished 72 ft. 5 in. an 72 ft. 34 in, They were all therefore fairly matched and the competition was watched with much interest by the spectators.
2,—Frar Race, 220 Yarns.—Handicap,—The Volunteer Cup.—A Cup presented by the Volunteers of Shanghai.—Value, Ts. 100.—Open only to Volunteer, to ba won two meet in succession or three times in all, Firat Prize, Cup value §20; second Prize, Cup value $10,—First Heats, Ast Heat.
Jones, 13 yds.
1 Baird, 20 ydi 2
Webster, 12 yd 1 Bowman, 12 yds. 0 nelson, 26 yd 0
Out of a total of sixteen competitors only seven presented themselves at the starting in he secs., Dunman completing the distance in 263 secs. In the second heat Jones and Baird started and arrived at the post in 254 In the and 26} secs. respectively. third, heat three started but Bowman and Neilson very soon had enough of it and gave in, leaving Webster to walk over the course, which feat he accomplished in 27 secs. easily.
3.—Taowsxe THe CrrcKer Batt.—Tho Legal Cup.—Presented by the members of the Legal Profession.—Points, 6 for Ist and 3 for second.
P.M. G. Grant A. Stewart Eight competitors put in an appearance after three throws each Grant was declared the winner at 93 yds. 1 ft. 10 in., Stewart being a good second with 92 yds. 2 ft. Gin, 4.—Loxe Jum.—Handicap.—The Merchant Navy Oup.—A Cup presented by
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