WAKANUI SPORTS AND RACES

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1039, 2 January 1884, Page 2

WAKANUI SPORTS AND RACES

Handicappers: Messrs Lewis and Thomson (Hone Races), W. Anderson and J. Sturgeon (Athletic Sports). Judges : Messrs Leatham and Bonifant. Starter :Mr E. Thomas. Clerk of Scales : Mr G. Cole. Clerk of Course: Mr S. ■ Brown.

These sports and races came off yesterday in a paddock which had been kindly placed at the disposal of .the committee by Mr James Brown. There was a very good attendance, fully 1,000 persons putting in an appearance by about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The slight shower of rain that fell did not interfere with the pleasure of the day, and the.various events were run off with commendable promptitude, and elicited some competition. Mr Scott, of Bglin, was present, and during the day enlivened the hearts of Scotchmen with a varied selection of music on the bagpipes. Mrs Butler had publican’s booth on the ground, and we noticed also confectioner’s and refreshment booth under Mr Davidson’s management, all of which appeared to be doing a good business! The police force was represented by mounted Constable Neil, and his duties were not heavy owing to tho good behavior of ihe crowd.’ The ground' chosen for the sports was all that Could be desired. A straw stack in the middle of the paddock serving as a grand stand, and daring the day it was crowded with on-lookers. The oo umittee were assiduous in their duties, and deserve -commendation for the arrangements made by them for the various races, etc. We noticed Messrs E. Thomas, Co'e and Protheroe particularly, who were hard at work, and we have to acknowledge the: courtesy shown us by the Hon Secretary, Mr Arthur Cookson. Subjoined are the results of the various events : Horse Races. Handicap Huedlk Race of 10 so vs; miles; 6 hurd'es; not less than lOst Mr Digby’s Unit, lOst 1 Mr Graham’s Chester, list .... ... 2 Four entered for this event.' ' The horses all took the hurdles and a very good race resulted, Unit winning by about two lengths. Flat Race (Handicap) of 10 sovs; 1J miles; not less than 9st ; Mr Corbett’s Little Doll, flat 41b ... 1 Mr Husband’s Lady Wyndham 9at 81b 2 Four horses also competed in this race which was won easily by Little Doll. Wakanui Stakes (Handicap) of 5 sovs, with 1 soy .added ; 2nd horse to save his stake; 1 mile; : not less than Bat Mr Corbett’s Little Doll, Bst lOlb ... 1 Mr F. Lewis’ Jenny, 9st . ... 2 There .were no less than eight contestants for this race. At the start King Phillip got tho best of it and kept it for some distance. Little Doll gradually crept up an 1 passed King Philip, and a splendid race ensued between the first and sec md horses.

TaoxriNO Handicap of 5 sovs; 2 miles; noteless than list; horses breaking to

turn Mr Rolleston’s Larrikin, 120yda , ... 1 This event brought a field of nine horses, but it was won easily by Larrikin. Athletic Sports J mile Handicap Hurdle Race ; entrance, 2a; Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10s— Macfarlane (10yds) 1; Prebble(aoratch), 2; Johns (10yds), Bayliss (3yds), Allen (syds) also ran. Quoits (21yds); entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s—Walsh, 1 ; Kidd, 9 ; Kelly and Stewart also competed Vaulting with the Pole; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s—Daltori (Bft Gin), 1 ; Smith (Bft 4in), 2 Standing High Jump Dalton, 1 ; Jameson and Sturgeon, tied Sack Race (100yds); entrance, Is; Ist, 10s; 2nd, ss—Alfred Johns, 1; Albert Johns, 2 Putting the Stone ■ O’Grady (31fc lOin) 1; Dalton, 2

Irish Jig; entrance, f2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s—O’Loughlin, 1; N. Fitzgerald, 2 Men’s 100yds race ; Ist, 10a ; 2nd, 5s Prebhle, 1 ; Fyfield, 2 Mile handicap—Prebhle, 1 ; Johns, 2 Half-mile handicap—Prebble (scr), 1 ; Bayliss (10yds), 2 Married women’s race, 100yds ;' Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s—Mrs Giles, 1 ; Mrs Jones, 2 Running high jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s 2nd, 7s Gd—Dalton (sft 2in), 1 ; Coffey and O. Johns, tie, 2 Wakanui Invention (50yda backwards, sCyda on hands and feet, and 50yds forwards): Is);.; 15s ; .Spd, ,7s Gd —• J?rebble, 1 ; Fyhe.d, 2 ' i- >S. Boys’ (under 15) Race ; loOyds ; entrance, la ; Ist, 10s ; 2nd, 6s—Walsh, I } Healy, 3

Old Men’s (over 40) Paco; 150yds; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd,los-—Protheroe, 1 ; Madden, 2 Hornpipe; entrance, 2>; Ist, §LI; 2nd, 10s—W. Fitzgerald, 1; O’Louglin, 2 Hop, Step,| and Jump; entrance, Is; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d—Allen, 1; Cofiey, 2