With a spirit of optimism, a credit balance of six shillings, and the possibility of losing twenty-five pounds, the Athletic Club undertook its second Sports Meeting. The Meeting was held on the Basin Reserve, a charge was made for admittance, and programmes were printed. The customary good fortune which seems to be showered on the risky speculations of any Victoria College institution, did not desert the Athletic Club, and it came out of the Meeting with a greater credit balance and a more optimistic spirit than ever.

There was an attendance of about six hundred and the weather was all that could be desired. The racing was good throughout the Meeting, more particularly in the sprints, in which events the over-training which had been indulged in by competitors was less evident. One good result of the Meeting was that it induced many, whose capabilities would otherwise have remained an unknown quantity, to go into training for the Tournament. Several new students who competed showed considerable promise, and should find their way into the Tournament team next year: notable F. A. de la Mare (late of Boys High School, Christchurch) who gained first placed in all the events in which he competed.

The programme included three open events and events for St. Patrick's College and Public School Boys. The Challenge Cup presented to the Club by M. H. Oram was won by G. V. Bogle with 10½ points, O. J. Reid with 8 points being second.

The following are the results of the various events:—

100 Yards Handicap.

First Heat.

Second Heat.

Final.

A good keen race run against a northerly. The leaders finished within feet of one another.

880 Yards Handicap.

Tudhope made the pace from the start and led for a great part of the journey. Ryan came up in the last lap and finished about ten yards in front of Tudhope who just beat Oram for second place. All very tired.

Throwing The Hammer.

The competitors in this event were below N. Z. championship form.

Mile Walk Handicap.

This race, as was the case last year, provided considerable excitement—not to say amusement. Mason started off at a steady pace and led until within five yards of the tape. In the last lap, however. G. M. Hogben put on a great spurt and won by the narrowest of margins from Mason, who finished smiling. J. M. Hogben ran a good third.

High Jump Handicap

220 Yards Handicap.

First Heat.

Second Heat.

Final.

Putting The Weight.

120 Yards Hurdles.

First Heat.

Second Heat.

Final.

Thread The Needle Race.

Mile Handicap.

In the last lap de la Mare made his annual effort and won by yards.

440 Yards Handicap.

Costume Race.

G. M. Hogben (Davy Jones), J. M. Hogben (a footman), A. J. Luke (a female), and F. A. de la Mare (Slaughterman on strike) paraded for this event.

de la Mera, last year's champion, was again given first place.

Relay Race.

The winning team comprised Beere, Barnett, Duncan, and F. Wilson. Dixon (Hockey) made the pace for the first 220 yards, but in the second run Beere left the others, and the gap was not reduced.