Athletics

34 ATHLETICS. the eighth second in second heat, and so on. If the number of heats necessitate a third round, then, after the above has been completed, the order of heats must be altered so that (supposing they should all win) the back markers shall not come together in the second round. For instance, if there are ten heats in the second round, the secondheat wouldbe sixth, the fourth seventh,etc. In some parts of the country they have a hideous, horrible glare of chaotic confusion, each man taking his number from order of entry, asin Table A, p. 25. This is supposed to save a little trouble to the on. sec. and clerks of the course, but renders thetelegraph boardpractically useless, and it is hopeless tojudge a man's position in a long race; in fact, it is sufficient to drive every one concerned into a furious frenzy, particularly members of the pressj for whom there ought tobe a numberof interleaved programmes, i.e. sheets of blank ruled paper inserted between the pages, for note- taking. If the programmes canbe got ready in time, acopy ought to be sent to each entrant,or at least the handicaps should appear in the sporting papers circulating in the neighbourhood. They are generally glad to insert them, whether theclub be large orsmall. In London the Evening News and Post makes a special point in supplying this information, particularly on Thursdays and Fridays, and very useful it proves to thousands interested in sport. The time of each event's decision should be clearly setout, and rigidly adhered to, but never started before the printed time, unless all entrantsare present and give their consent. The programmes ought also to contain the ordinary rules and conditions, particulars of the club or promoting body, programme ofmusic ofthe band, and information respecting trains, omnibuses, etc., for those coming from a distance. With a little energetic canvassing a number of advertisements