Cambridge.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2166, 27 May 1886, Page 3

Cambridge.

The weather was vppy fine f'»r the atliletie sports at O.ainbr'itlpei'and there was a large number of people present. The foot races were contested along Duke-t>treet, round to Eort-htreet. The other portions of the programme were held in a small open apace at the rear of Kirkwoods hotel. The spectators therefore were obligee! to alternate between the two places to witness the events. A better selection of a site for holding the sports should ha\e been nmde, the paddock being very objectionable. The -choice wan neither complimentary to the public, whose patronage was necessity to make the attair a success, nor to Her Gracious Majesty, whoso day of nativity they were hiipposed-to honour. There were inuny complaints of this ; otherwise, with a well selected ground the day would have been satisfactory to everybody. The committee worked very haul, especially Messrs Bach and Macky. The following is a record of the events :— Maiden Race.— Paldrige.l; McKearney, 2. j Running Long Jump.— H. Carter, (18 ft.) 1 ; Hitchman. (17 ft.) 2. 100 Yahds Handicap. — McXeibh, 1 ; McKeainey, 2. Dbsi-acle Race.— Faulkner, 1 ; Reeves, Hop Step and Jump.— H. Carter, (41ft. Gin), 1 ; McKearney (41ft 4in), 2 ; Old Men's Race.— Cox, 1 ; McFarlane, Cambridge Cup, Ist Stage.— Semmenp, 1 ; Carter, 2 ; McKinnon, 3. 2nd Stage.— McNeish, 1; Carter, 2; Semmens, 3. 3ud Stage.— McNeish, 1; Carter, 2: Semmens, 3. Boys' Race.— McKearney, 1; Arnold, Vaulting with Pole. — McNeish, 1 ; Semmens, 2. Standing Jump. -McXeish, 1; Dillon, 2* Walking Handicap.— A. Devitt, 1. HuttDLK Race.— McNeish, 1 ; Carter, 2. Halk-mile Handicap. — Hannon, 1 ; McKinnon, ". Greasy Pjc;.— G. McCann, 1. Sack Race.— Cox, 1 ; McCann, 2.