THE LOWBURN SPORTS.

Cromwell Argus, Volume V, Issue 217, 6 January 1874, Page 5

THE LOWBURN SPORTS.

! A large number of people from all parts of | the district assembled at Mr Pemam’a, Lpwj burn, on Thursday last, New Year’s Day, to ] witness various sports which had been proj v Med by that gentleman for the amusement !of all and sundry. ' The sports themselves I did not look much on paper, nor did they in reality turn out to be of any great account ; but the day proved one of the most’ enjoyable ones which has been seen for some time in this district. The weather was everything that could be desired, and there was au unusually large attendance of ladies upon the scene. Nearly all the members of the Cromwell Brass Band were present, under the leadership of Mr Whetter, and contributed very largely to the enjoyment of the dav. What caused the occasion to be so enjoyable, however, was undoubtedly the universal nature of the amusements provided. There was an excellent table for those who enjoy the pleasures of the table and sucking pig with apple sauce ; and tor those who liked quietness, was there not agarden with arbours and shady walks, and cunningly-contrived seats in cool places, V-. -reon to while away the time, and listen to t!u* music which ever and anon was discoursed by the Band ? In one part of the “ Estate” was a swing-boat, which was well patronised by the ladies during the day. Another corner saw some keenly-contested quoiting matches, while at another might be witnessed the ancient custom of dancing on the green being carried on with the utmost vigour. A number of individuals contested for a prize at the barbarous sport of pigeon shootingbut as we give below the performances on the occasion, it will ho seen the sport was divested of all nr nearly all its customary cruelty. In the evening Mr Perriam’s annual ball tonk place, and it also, we understand, proved a great success. For the Lowburn Plate of 6 sovs., six horses ran. Mr Thomas Hazlett’s Black Prince was the winner ; Davis’ Nellie, Werner’s Slv, and Griffith’s Hot Coffee being 2nd, 3rd and 4th, Madame and Cripple last. For the Hack Race, five horses ran. Mr Hazlett’s Black Prince again nroved the best horse, although it was a matter of dispute whether he should obtain the prize on account of having won the first prize of 5 sovs. How the dispute was arranged, we have not yet heard. For the foot race of 100 yards, there were three entries, although only two ran Lachlan M’Lean and William Cameron ; M'Lean won it. For the pigeon shooting there were nine entries : Messrs Partridge; Oassels, Murrell, Trevathan, Gorman, Tett, Burres, Jamieson, and Taylor. ..Tjjvee. birds each were allowed. The order of the names were 3, -£ 1.-1,-1. and four o’a. The wrestling match atM the other sports-ad-vertised did not take place on Thursday,