FOUR MILE WALK, club race, gold medal was won by J. D. Gray, in 41 m. 22 sec. defeating C. Broster, A. McGinnis, W. Gordon, J. Gray, A. Cassils and James Roy. Competition took place upon the Cricket field on February 15th, 1862. FOUR MILE WALK. club race, gold medal took place on the 14th February, 1863, and was won in one hour and 181⁄2 m. by E. Irwin, who came in third, but was awarded the medal, W. L. Maltby and Wm. Hume, first and second, having been disqualified for foul walking. Other competitors were W. E. Isaacson, Jas. D. Gray, A. G. Demers. THREE MILE RUNNING RACE. The above race, took place on the 13th February 1864, and was open only to members; prize gold medal, which was originally intended as the prize for the winner of the "walk" of 1861-62-'63, but as no gentleman won the "walk" two years in succession, the medal was competed for in the above three mile running race. The track was very heavy, the snow being in heavy drifts, five started, Wm. I. Maltby forced the pace and ran his men off their feet at end of first mile in 6 m. 52 sec. second mile, 8 m. 75. third mile, 8 m. 12 sec. Total 23 m. 10. LORD PAULET'S “CUP" RACE. On March 12th 1863, the Supplementary Races of the "Aurora" Snow Shoe Club, took place upon the Cricket ground. The day was fine and the course was thronged with spectators. The Races were under the patronage of Major General Lord Paulet, and officers of the Brigade of Guards. The first race was the HALF MILE STEEPLE CHASE, The over 8 hurdles, 3 feet high, six competitors started. Race was won by E. Irwin, (A.) but on a protest being made the Judges decided that it had been unfairly run, and was contested again when J. G. Cullen (A.) won the prize, a handsome silver cup presented by the President. 3 m. 17 sec. 150 YARDS DASH, GREEN, Time was won by Fred Tetu, from a field of seven in 19 and 20 s. LORD PAULET's cup, four miles, open to all clubs in the Province. There were only two competitors, J. Taylor and Richard Tate, both members of "Aurora". At the end of the second mile Taylor abandoned the race, which was won by R. Tate in 28 m. 52 sec. After the prizes were awarded to the successful competitors, the proceedings were terminated with three cheers for the Queen, Lord Paulet,-who was represented by Capt. Earle, and for others whom space will not permit of mentioning but evidently to the satisfaction of the multitude. “AURORA" CLUB. Annual Races took place upon the Cricket field on March 5th 1864. under the patronage of the Hon. Jas. Lindsay, and officers of the Brigade of Guards. The weather was fine and there was a large attendance. Four mile race, open, Eight Indians and R. Tate entered. Thomas, ($10.) won in 30 m. 7 sec. Lefebvre, ($6.) Martin, ($4.) Tate was fourth. 150 yards hurdle, open, in heats, silver medal, won by E. Irwin (A.) J. G. Cullen (A.) Wm. Carson. (3) 7 competed. One mile, open, silver star, Chas. W. Radiger (M.) 6m. 31s. J. McEntyre (A.) 7 entries. Boys half mile, (belt,) J. A. Stevenson, (1) G. W. Major, (2) Jno. Alexander, (3) time 3 m. 47 sec. 16 competitors. 150 yards dash, heats, silver medal, E. Irwin (A.) F. Johnson (M.) 2nd J. G. Stenhouse, 3rd time 161⁄2 sec. each Eight entries. Club cup, two miles, won by W. L. Maltby, in 13 m. 53 s. J. Pridham, (2) three entries. One mile, garrison, Blackwood, G. G. ($6.) Groome, ($4.) S. F. G., Groggins, ($2.) S. F. G., time 8 m. 20 sec. 18 competitors. Half mile steeple chase, open, over 4 fences, silver medal, J. G. Cullen, (A,) I J. McEntyre, (A.) 2, E. Irwin, (A.) 3, eight competed. Prizes were presented by Major General Lindsay, at the close of the proceedings. GENERAL WILLIAMS "CUP" RACE. This "cup" was presented last season by General Williams, but on account of the continued bad H weather, was not competed for. The race for its possession took place on the 16th March 1864. The day was very cold, yet quite a large number of people attended, the officers of the Carrison being present in large numbers. Stewards.-Lieut. General Sir W. F. Williams, K. C. B., Major Gen. Lindsay, Colonels Lysons, C. B., Stephenson, C. B., S. F. G., and the officers of the club. GARRISON HALF MILE. Groome, ($4.00) Firth, ($3.00) Groggin, ($2.00) all of the S. F. G. 120 YARDS GREEN HURDLE RACE. (belt) Frank Johnson (M) first, F. Curran, second J. Cunningham third. 100 YARDS HEATS, Garrison race, Firth, ($5.00) Groome, ($3.00) Groggin, ($2.00) all of the S. F. G. Then came the great race of the day, the two miles for THE GENERAL'S "CUP.” The following gentlemen toed the scratch: C. W. Radiger, Frank Johnson, G. Massey, of "Montreal," W. L. Maltby, John McEntyre, C. Fisher, and C. Irvine, of "Aurora" and other clubs. Johnson led the first half mile in 3 minutes, Massey the second half in 3m. 12sec., when W. L. Maltby dropped out. Chas. Radiger led the third half in 3m. 23sec. The same gentleman won the race in 12m. 55 sec. McEntyre, 2nd. Fisher, 3rd. General Williams presented Mr. Radiger with the "Cup" accompanying it with a few words of congratulation. The cup was a substantial piece of plate of a neat design, with two figures, one upright and the other kneeling, in snow shoe racing costume. SEASON 1864 and 1865. The Annual Meeting was held in "Dolly's" on the 10th December 1864, when 19 members were present. The following gentlemen were elected office bearers for the season. R. H. STEPHENS, President. C. PEERS DAVIDSON, Secretary-Treasurer. |