The Sun.
London, England, 1866-04-06 00:00:00

PEDESTRIANISM.

BROMP T ON.
GERMAIN, OF BILLINGSGATE, AND H. B.
Pursuant to articles these men had to contend at a level
120 yards; for £lO, 15 minutes being allowed. At the
third attempt they got off, Germain with a slight start,
which he held up to 50 yards from home. Hard HB.
came to the front, and won a good race by a yard and a
half. Mr. H. Woodstock, of Bell's Life, referee.

ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL.
The annual sports of this school took place yesterday at
the West London Cricket-ground, under direction of Rev.
E. T. Hudson, M.A., and having for judges the Rev. J. W.
Shepard, M.A., and the Rev. J. H. Lupton, M.A. The
day's proceedings wore of a very inreresting character,
and the spirited manner in which the several races were
contested was a subject of general remark. The sports
were in two divisions, for boys of 13 and under, and for
those above that age.
The Flat Race of 100 Yards, Age under 13.—There were
nine who started for this race ; Wood, however, won by
one yard and a half, beating Williams, who was' second,
the time being 13 secs.
Flat Race of 100 Yards, over 16.—This was divided into
two heats and a final, the first being won by Kemp by six
yards ; Peck second.
Second Heat.—Seaman won by a foot ; Reynoll a good
second. t

Final Heat.—Seaman and Kemp.—An even start was
effected, hut Seaman, who took the lead 50 yards from
home, won by 2/ yards. Time, 121.
High Jump.—Age from 13 to 16. -This was won by G.
Bell, who cleared 4 feet 1/ inches, beating five others.
Flat Race, One Mile. Open.—There were seven who
started for this race. Russell, who got the start, led till

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within 70 yards from home, when Mills, who had hitherfo
remained second, put on a terrific spurt, and won a good
race by 20 yards ; Russell second. Time, 5 min. 23 secs.
High Jump.—Age under 13.—Lancaster won by jump-

ing 3 feet ; Steele second, 2 ft. 10 in.
Throwing the Cricket-ball.---Age over 16.—Peck won
by throwing it 72 yds 11 in. ; Mills second, at 72 yds. 1 in.
Flat Race, 100 Yards.—Age from 13 to 16.—This was
also divided into two heats and a final, the first of which
was won by Cowie, who came in first by half a yard; Lacey
second.

Second Heat.—Afterone falso start they got off evenly,
but L.-White won by one yard ; Russell second. Time 13sec.
Final Heat.—L. White and Cowie now came to run off
for the prize, when the former won by 21 yards. Time,
11 sec. •

High jump.—Age over 16:—This was won byMills,who

succeeded in clearing 4 ft. 4 in.; Povah second, at 4ft. 2 in.
Flat Race of 440 Yards.—Ago 13 to 16.—There wore
nine, who contested for this race, and after ono false start
they got away evenly, and a good race ended in Russell
winning by eight or nine yards ; L. White second. Time,
1 min. 8 sec.

Long Jump.—Ago over IG.—Mills was the winner of
this prize by jumping 13 ft. 6 in. ; Seaman second, at 13 ft.
Throwing the Cricket Ball.—Age 13 to 16.—Lacey won
by a throw of 57 ft. 10 in.
Flat Race of 440 Yards.—Age over 16.—Only three
started for this affair, and after a good race Peck was the
winner by three yards; Townsend second. Time, 1 min.
4 sec.

Long Jump.—Age 13 to 16.—L. White was the winner
by clearing 12ft., beating five others.
Kicking the Football.—Kelly was the winner by kicking
the ball 36 yards 1 foot.
Hurdle Race, Open, over 6 Plights.—Eight out of 12
contended for the prize, when Mills was the winner by 6
yards, Kelly second, and Peck third, L. White falling over
the sth hurdle.
Consolation Race of 100 Yards, age under ls.—West won
by six yards, Tcbbitt second, and Macarty a good third.
Time, H sec.
Consolation Race of 200 Yards, age over 15.—Kempwon
by 6 yards, Iteynell second. Time, 24 sec.
Strangers' Race of 440 Yards.—Black won easily,White
second, Kemp third, Simon crying a go at half the distance.
Time, 1 min.