HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2381, 3 November 1880, Page 3

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS.

The pupils of the Timaru High School held their first annual sports under most favorable auspices to-day. The weather was everything that could be desired—plenty of sunshine with a cool atmosphere. The scone of the contests was at the rear of the school, on what we presume is the playground, a portion of which had been mowed, and was in capital condition for the running. Seated in a semicircle at the top of the arena, wore a choice display of materfamilias and other visitors, for the athletes were patronised by “ their uncles and their cousins and their sisters and their aunts.” Mr Dawson the Rector of the school took a conspicuous part in arranging the events, and contributing to the pleasure of the recreations. Several leading citizens put in an appearance, including the Yen. Archdeacon Harper who appeared to have some difficulty in refraining from an active participation in the games of the juveniles. The boys were generally dressed in appropriate racing costume and the} 7 entered spiritedly into the different contests. Mr Stewart acted as judge and Mr McGuire as starter. The following are the results. 100 Yards Race ; open to all. F. Le Cren ... ... ... 1 D. Burnett ... ... ... 2 J. Cullman ... ... ... J 100 Yards Race ; for boys under LI. F. Jones ... ... ... 1 ][. Butler ... ... ... 2 ][. Barclay ... ... ••• <” About a score ran in both these races. 440 Yards Handicap Race. F. Le Cren (scratch) ... 1 (i. -Jones ... ... ... 2 J. Campbell ... ... •>

About 22 ran in this event, the handicaps ranging from 15 to JO yards. Only two started from stratch, Le Cron and Bui nett. The distance was twice round the paddock. The second round the field was very straggling, and the race was an easy victory for Lc Cren. High Jump ; open to all. Lc Cion ... ... ... 1 K. Melton \ T J. Cullman ) U High Jump ; for hoys under 14. Vv \ h f CV | Ties. A, Cole ... ... ) Sack Race (50 yards.) 11. Goodall ... ... 1 J. Goodall 2 F. Wilson _ a Tin’s race was a very amusing one. The Musters Goodall secured first and second places easily. One Mile Handicap Race. J . Chisholm... ... ••• 1 ‘ F. LeCVoii ... ... ... 2 J. Campbell ... ... ■> The distance was six times round the course. J. Cole got, well away with the lead and maintained his position for the first round umlu-hulf, when J. Chisholm a considerably younger boy, made the running, and bad tilings llieuccl.'ortli pretty well his own way. At the third round (he field was very straggling, and it became more and more so to the finish. At (lie fourth round Chisholm spurted, and was never caught again. 100 Yards Race ; open to all. J. Ricketts 1 J. Hibbard 2 T. Williams... ... ... J 44U Yards Hurdle Race. T. Barclay ... ... ... 1 11. Hassell 2 G. Cole ... ... ... •> Vaulting with Polo. J, Cullman ... ) 17ft.Jim, A. Foster ... | Ties. The above were the principal events of a very enjoyable little meeting.