Fourth Event.

Hose & Ladder Practice for 5 Men.

1st Prize.—Handsome trophy and 5 gold medals (presented by the Hawke's Bay Licensed Victuallers' Association), and £60 cash (presented by the Demonstration Committee). Total value, £85.

2nd Prize.—Handsome trophy and 5 silver medals (presented by the Hawke's Bay Licensed Victuallers' Association), and £5 cash (presented by the Demonstration Committee). Total value, £20.

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3rd Prize.—Handsome trophy (presented by Mr F. Collins), and £5 cash (presented by the Demonstration Committee). Total value, £10 5s.

Total for Event £115 5s.

Five men (not to exceed) to run 10 yards, pick up reel, run 100 yards to fire-plug; fix hydrant, run out 100 feet canvas hose, break couplings, fix branch, raise ladder against platform, take hose up ladder, and from the top of the platform strike with water a bell-disc 3 feet in diameter.

150 feet wet canvas hose, hydrant, and branch (¾-inch nozzle) to be on the reel at start.

Platform 25 feet high. Ladder (10 inches between the rungs) to be furnished by the Committee, the same ladder for all Brigades, and such ladder not to be used until the day of competition.

Any Branchman allowing hose to fall from platform will cause the disqualification of his team.

Time.—From start to water striking disc.