THE GREAT WALKING MATCH.

The contestants in the walking match have changed positions. Hazael is now in front, followed by Fitzgerald, while Rowell is number 4. Rowell and Hughes are in rather poor condition. A doctor attended Rowel at noon yesterday, and the report is that he is either ill or shamming. The following was the score at 2 o'clock this morning : Hazael, 445; Fitzgerald, 424; Rowell, 410; Hughes, 382; Sullivan, 410; Hart, 410; Noremac, 394. The score at 3 o'clock was : Hazael, 450; Fitzgerald, 427; Hart, 412; Sullivan, 411; Rowell, 410; Noremac, 400; Hughes, 382. The bookmakers yesterday afternoon were offering 3 to 5 against Rowell.