NEW YEAR’S DAY SPORTS.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1096, 3 January 1878, Page 3

NEW YEAR’S DAY SPORTS.

LYTTELTON,

Committee: Messrs J. Sowden (chairman), T. Thornley, R. Cullen, W. D’Authrenu, R. Anderson, McQuilkin, J. Duff, J, Fletcher. Judges; Messrs Sowden and Thornley. Starter : Mr Cullen. Treasurer : Mr J. Duff. Hon. Sec. : Mr J. Fletcher.

These sports, which were held in London street on New Year’s Day, seemed to divide the attractions of the holiday with the regatta going on in the harbour, as from an early hour the street was crowded with visitors, and, after 1 p.m., it took the committee all their time, aided al; intervals by the police, to keep a clear course for the competitors. An excellent programme had been provided, and indeed the whole of the arrangements reflected the greatest credit on the committee, each member of whom worked hard, and succeeded in completing the programme without a single hitch or lull taking place. Canterbury and Oxford streets formed the ends of the course, and from the Empire Hotel to Hunter’s, and the Albion to the Railway Hotel lines of flags were suspended over the street, presenting a very gay appearance, -which was increased by the Christmas greenery showing in front of the shops at intervals. As can easily be imagined, the rood was not “turfy” travelling, and those runners who had spikes in their boots had very much the worst of it on the stones. The greatest good humour prevailed throughout, but the committee had considerable difficulty at times in keeping the track clear. Mr J. Duff acted as entries clerk, and kindly allowed his shop to be used as an office for the convenience of those desiring to enter for the various events, and also for winners receiving their prizes. There was no delay whatever in settling the prizes, as after each event an order was given or the money paid as stipulated on the programme. From Oxford street to the other end of the line one feeling of thorough enjoyment seemed to pervade all. At very short intervals, by stepping inside, refreshments were obtainable in the shape of a sandwich and cup of tea, fruit, and pastry, but the absence of small change was very noticeable.

The following is the programme : —® Men’s Quarter Mile race ; open to all comers.

list prize, £2 ; 2nd, <£l; five entries. W. Pentecost ... ... 1 A. Anderson ... ... 2 Boys’ race ; under 16 ; 200 yards. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, 5s ; eight entries. Scrimshaw ... ... ... 1 Ryan ... ... ... 2 Boys’ race ; 100 yards.'” Ist prize, a yacht, Fleetwing. Sargent ... ... ... 1 Anderson ... ... ... 2 Borough Girls’ School race; under 16; 200 yards. Ist prize, dress piece; 2nd, pair slippers ; five entries. M. O’Neil ... ... ... 1 Margaret Turner ... ... 2 Borough School Boys’ race; under 16; 200 yards. Ist prize, suit of clothes; 2nd, pair of boots. R. Wylie ... ... ... 1 Alf. Pierce ... ... ... 2 Girls’ race ; 12 years; 100 yards. Ist prize, .£1; 2nd, 7s 6d. Louisa Kelly ... ... 1 Minnie Jeffrey ... ... 2 Boys’ race ; 100 yards ; fora parcel of toys. S. Sargent ... ... ... 1 C. Gladden ... ... ... t C.Day ... ... ... f Running High Jump : start at 4ft. Ist prize, .£1; 2nd, 10s. J. Heney, (4ft. 7in.) ... ... 1 P. Heney (4ft. Gin.) ... ... + W. Reand (4ft. 6iu.) ... ... t Vaulting with Pole. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, 5s ; , eight entries. Peter Roberts (Maori) (Bft.) ... 1 Honey (7ft. Gin.) ... ... 2 Quoits ;18 yards ; 7ib. quoits. Ist prize, .£3 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd, 10s. Twelve entries. R. Hepburn... ... ... 1 H, Stevenson ... ... 3 H. Baker ... ... 3 Maori Women’s race; 200 yards. Ist prize, dress piece ; 2nd, pair boots. Mary Ann Simeon ... ... 1 Annie ... ... ... 2 Mesdames Teuki, Peteroi, and Koti, also started. Maori Men’s race; 200 yards. Ist prize, silver watch ; 2nd, scarf pin. C. Fluty ... ... ... 1 John Harry... ... ... 2

Kaiputa and Waiteri also started. Single Women’s race; 150 yards. Ist prize,

10s ; 2nd, ss. Mrs Widgere ... 7 T - „ Mrs Murray ... ) 1 Mesdames Clegg and Foster also started. Married Men’s race (Lyttelton men). Ist prize, half a ton of coals ; 2nd, a sheep. S. Bamford... ... ... 1 11. Armitago ... .. 2 W. Foulds, F. Arnold, Archie Thomson, and Harry George also started. Men’s race, 100 yards. Ist prize, side of bacon; 2nd, ss.

A. Andrews ... ... ... 1 H. Morris ... ... ... 2 Eight others also started. Men’s Handicap race, 440 yards, open to al! comers. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £l. A. Anderson (6 yds) ... ... 1 M. Gibbons (scratch) ... ... 2 J. Anderson (11yds), J. Tomlinson (11yds), D. Wright (20yds) also started.

Singly Women’s race, ISOyards. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, ss. Catherine Foster ... ... I Mary Matthews ... ... 2 One other also started. Catherine won easily. Sack race, 150 yards. Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd, 10s. R. Nanbevillc ... ... 1 H.Armitige ... ... 2

Three others also started. Gold Fossick—Hunting for a sovereign in a bag of soot.

F.'Smith’ } divided Th e men did’nt look blooming when they got the sovereign, and it was’nt a grand item after all. Men’s race (Lyttelton men only). Ist prize, a cheese; 2nd, a leg of beef. S. Bamford ... ... ... 1 J. Caverley ... ... ... 2 T, Torkellan, A. W. Sedcole, and G. Blower also started in a line, but they did’nt come hack the same. Boys' race, under 14 years, 150 yards. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, a book. J. Atkinson... ... ... 1 S. Sargeant... ... ... 2 Four others also started. Greasy Pole. Baker—Prize.

T. Piper and Brown also tried. Girls’ race, under 12 years, 150 yards. Ist prize, ss. ; 2nd, a parcel of toys. A. Jeffrey ... ... ... 1 S. Robins ... ... ... 2 Two other girls also started. Women’s race, 150 yards, Ist prize, sGlb. box soap ; 2nd, 1 doz. porter. Mrs Widgore ... ... 1 Mrs Taylor ... ... ... 2 Mesdames Franco, Childs, and Foulds also started. Single Men’s race. Ist prize, meershaum pipe, value 15s ; 2nd, pipe, value 7s (id. Reand ... ... ... 1 J. Mitchell ... ... ... 2 Seven others started. Maori Meu’s race, 200 yards. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, ss. Ted Manuhiri ... ... 1 Governor Moop ... ... 2 One other started. Old Men’s race, 100 yards. Ist prize, a sheep ; 2nd, 10s. J. Smitli ... ... ... 1 The second prize was not given through a jostle. Old Ladies’ race (over 50 year’s), 100 yards. Ist prize, a box of tea; 2nd, dress piece. J. Williams... ... ... 1 J. Bayley ... ... ... 2 Three others also started.

A number of juvenile races for toys plentifully presented by the committee concluded a most successful day’s enjoyment, for which the committee of the L.L.S. have cause to heartily congratulate themselves.