R. H. Brand, 25 yds. Charles Boyle, 30 yds. W. K. Roy, 50 yds. James Armstrong and John Simpson, Ico yds. Scholes could not catch Boyle, and dropped out at end of seventh quarter with both shoes broken, all the others stopped before the first mile was completed. Boyle finished alone in 14 m. 19 sec. QUARTER MILE, heats, gold medal, - brought cut Keroniare, and Armstrong. Armstrong protested on the ground that the Indian had not entered at the proper time On the President agreeing that the race should be a single dash (instead of heats,) he consented to compete and beat the Indian easily in 1 m. 14 sec. The President however, failed to notify the Judges of the change and they very properly ordered the second heat to be run. Armstrong refused to do so and the Indian covered the distance alone. No decision was given as to who was the winner, although Armstrong should have been awarded the prize. It was we believe afterwards presented to him. The next race was for beaten competitors in the "Pipe" race - distance one mile prize, a meerschaum pipe. Messrs. Boyle, R. H. Brand and J. Brindley competed. Chas Boyle won in 7 m. 154 sec. Brand second. "MAPLE LEAF" CLUB'S ANNUAL RACES. The first Annual races of this club took place on the Lacrosse ground, on the 4th March. The weather was very fine and the track good. There were 4 "open" events, two were won by the "Canada," one by the "Montreal," and one by J. F. Scholes of Toronto. The fastest quarter mile on record was made by J. D. Armstrong, time 65 sec. TWO MILES,-club cup,-11 competitors,-won by James Armstrong, in 13 m. 17 sec. Walker, (2) Saunders, (3). 100 YARDS, HEATS,-medal,—2 competitors,-won by J. D. Armstrong, (C) in two heats, 12 s. each, H. G. Young (2). QUARTER MILE,-boys,-15 competed, -r -run off in two squads,-Ermatinger led one lot in 1 m. 33 sec. Nicholson the second lot in I m. 42 sec. The deciding heat was won by Nicholson in I m. 33 sec. HALF MILE,-club,-7 competitors,-John Bowden, first in 3 m. 11⁄2 sec. Clark second. TWO MILES, -open to all,-R. H. Brand, J. F. Scholes, W. K. Roy and Charles Boyle competed. Scholes won in the fast time of 12 m. 61⁄2 sec. Brand second. The winner was a very graceful runner and his performance did him the greatest credit, as he had never used a snow shoe before this season. HALF MILE, GREEN,-8 competed,-won by Wentworth Wood, (M) in 3 m. 74 sec. McBurney, second. QUARTER MILE DASH, brought J. D. Armstrong and S. Massey to the post. At the word "go" Armstrong dashed off with the lead, and on the flat left Massey as though he had been standing still, winning in the fastest time on record 65 sec. 100 YARDS,-club medal,--won by W. Tces in two heats, 1334 and 1334 sec. Prizes were distributed by N. H. Hughes, Esq., after the races. KERONIARE vs. SCHOLES, Match of one mile, Scholes receiving 60 yards, came off March 10th, on the Lacrosse ground. The track was wretched and the time poor. Scholes increased his lead some 10 yards in first quarter, but Keroniare picked up fast in the second, the white only leading some thirty yards. Passing the Judges stand on the third quarter the Indian passed his man and led the rest of the way. winning in 6m. 254 sec. Scholes 1700 yards, 6 m. 35 sec. SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING, Took place at the " Queens" Chop House on Saturday evening the 22nd April, when Mr. H. W. Becket the Treas urer, read his annual report, which proved satisfactory, there being a balance on hand, after paying all accounts, of ($20) Twenty dollars. After this business was disposed of the President called the attention of the members to the Fifty members FAREWELL SUPPER TO C. W. RADIGER, ESQ. Previous to his departure for Manitoba. were present and the chair was occupied by N. H. Hughes, Esq., Messrs. Angus Grant and W. H. Whyte, acted as Vice Chairmen. A good supper was disposed of and the usual loyal toasts drunk. In responding to the toast of the evening, Mr. Radiger, took occasion to "recommend the abolition of separate club racing days and the institution of one grand Tournament to last two or three days, thus leaving the long Saturday afternoons free for the tramps about the country, which was what snow shoers wanted, if ever they expected to turn snow shoeing to any practical account." Mr. Wm. H. Whyte, the Secretary, on behalf of the club presented Mr. Radiger with a very elegant Russia leather dressing case, handsomely mounted and with a suitable inscription, as a slight token of the cstcem in which he was held by the club. During the evening many excellent songs were sung by Messrs. Hughes, Murray, Maltby, Watts, Radiger, Whyte and others. The company broke up about 12, with three cheers for the guests of the evening and "God save the Queen." HIGH SCHOOL RACES, Which were to have taken place about the 22nd April, did not come off on account of the sudden thaw and disappearance of the snow. Foot races were held on the first Saturday in May. DEATH OF THE "DOMINION CLUB." This Club which was organized in 1867, came to an untimely end this season. It numbered among its members some of the fastest men of the day, and proved a strong rival to the "Montreal." Messrs. J. D. Armstrong, Sam. C. Stevenson, C. D. Rose and Sam. Massey, in races from 100 yds. to half mile; Wm. Harper, John Robinson, and J. W. Minchin, from half mile to two miles, were runners whose records shew a long list of victories won over the best runners of clubs, East and West. The weekly "meet" at the Club-house was rather musical in its style, many of the men ranking high in the profession. We have had two of the club ditties handed us, which we annex. SNOW SHOEING. AIR.-Hey, diddle, diddle, etc. Stern winter now is here again, And ice, and cold and snow and fost Are here in Montreal. But with all these come manly sports, And happy pleasant times, And health and strength and senses kecn CHORUS.-Hey, diddle diddle, The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon, The little dog laughed to see the fine sport And the dish ran away with the spoon-oon-oon-oon, Boast not to us of theatre Of masquerade or ball, One goodly tramp with snow shoes on By far exceeds them all. The former makes you pale and wan, The latter, health bestows, There's nought for us then like a march Of miles upon the snow. CHORUS.-Hey, diddle, etc. Then leave the city life behind Its bustle and its noise, And join with me this merry crowd, Hurrah, Hurrah, Sirs, for our club, The best one in the town, May we succeed and prosper And win honor and renown. CHORUS.-Hey, diddle, etc. |