Sixth Event.

Hose & Hydrant Practice, wet, for 2 men

1st Prize.—Trophy, value £15 (presented by the Napier Banks).

2nd Prize.—Trophy, value £10 (presented by the Napier Banks).

3rd Prize.—Trophy, value £5 5s (presented by Mr P. Colledge). Total value, £30 5s.

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Two men, carrying hydrant, 50 foot coil wet canvas hose, and branch (¾-inch nozzle), to run 50 yards to plug; fix hydrant, run out hose, fix branch and with water strike a bell-disc (3 feet in diameter) fixed about 10 feet above the ground.

At Starting.—Hose and branch to be detached, all gear to be on the ground, and men standing with hands clear.

Two entries allowed from each Brigade.

Time.—To be taken from start to water striking disc.