ANNIVERSARY DAY IN CHRISTCHURCH.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2402, 16 December 1881, Page 3

ANNIVERSARY DAY IN CHRISTCHURCH.

This day, to which by common consent the eyes of young and old alike are turned in anticipation of a holiday, broke most auspiciously, the morning heat being tempered by a gentle breeze. The incoming morning trains brought large contingents of pleasure seekers to town, whilst the outgoing ones alike to Port and North and South were laden with those whoso business avocations render Sundays and holidays the only available times for relaxation. The Port trains carried a goodly number intent on a trip to Akaroa and its regatta, or by the s a. Akaroa to Pigeon Bay and the other pleasure resorts adjacent to the Port. The Amberlcy races was the cause of a full train Nortb, and a considerable nnmber of excursionists availed themselves of the special train to Little River. The tramw y was well patronised, its particular feature being five tram oars well laden with children from the Christchurch Wesleyan Sunday Schools. It is the custom of this denomination to hold their children’s picnic on Anniversary Day at Papanui, and this year it is being celebrated with a larger number of little ones. A new feature of the day is the Cathedral services, and the familiar sound of its bells, which hitherto has baen the most notable of the absent home sounds in our midst. Thu Volunteers have taken advantage of the day to have an inspection parade in Lyttelton, and their presence on the Christchurch platform imparted am: rtial appearance to the crowd. The roads were alive with traps laden with people, welldressed and eager for a day’s outing; but the great centre of attraction was the Hagley Park

POPULAR SPORTS, The following are the resalts ap to the time of going to press . Boys’ Race, under sixteen ; 220yds; entrance, Is. First prize, 20s; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, ss. H. Scrimshaw 1 H. Lowry 2 A- Manning 3 All off together. Scrimshaw won by six yards, second and third close np. Men’s Race, 100yds; entrance, 2s 6d. First prize. 60s; 2nd prize, 30s; 3rd prize, 15s. F. Woods... 1 C. Hnlston 2 J. F. Oliver 3 This was a close affair, Hnlston springing off with the lead, but Woods overhauled him a short distance from home and won by abont two yards. The first and second had to snbmit to two yards’ penalty. This was a capital race. Time—iOsecs. Boys’ Race, under fourteen, 440yds ; entrance, 6d. First prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, ss. E. Scrimshaw 1 A. Hobbs 2 J. Oliver 3 Scrimshaw got away with the lead, with Hobbs well np, Oliver third. These relative positions were maintained to the goal, where Scrimshaw won by abont six yards. The winner’s style of running was much admired. Time—67sec. Pour ran. Boys’ Race, under sixteen (the Mayor’s prize)l; one mile ; entrance, Is. First prize, 42s ; second. 20s; third, 10s. M. McCormick 1 N. Line 2 Lowry 3 This was a hollow race, as it was evident from the first that the race lay between McCormick and Line. Two of the five competitors dropped out at the second lap, and Lowry took walking exercise for awhile. McCormick assumed command in the third lap, and came in as he liked. Line thirty yards in the rear. Time, 6min 4jseo. Five ran. Men’s Race, 440 yards ; entrance, 2s 6d. First

prize, 60s; 2nd, 50s; 3rd, 20s. F Woods 1 Oliver 2 Fagan ... ... 3 This was a grand race and the pace was hot. It was never in doubt, and Woods was deservedly applauded as he breasted the tape. Time — 54Jsecs.

One mile r hampion Bicycle E ice ; flying start; entrance, 2s 6d. First prize, 60s ; 2nd, 40a ; 3rd, 20s. E. Dunsford 1 F. N. Allison 2 T. Searell 3

This race was intended to be run in heats, but, as two of the competitors fell out, it was decided in one spin. Dunsford led, and held that position till the close, wbil.t Searell, who started second, had to give place to Allison, who rode well and deservedly took second place. Time—3min 43secs.

One Mile Running Handicap. First prize, 60s; 2nd, 40s ; 3rd, 20b. A. J. Martin (130 yds) ... 1 J. Casack (I,4oyds) ... ... 2 J. Parish (110yds) ... ... 3 H. Bedford, 60yda; A. Hill, 60yds; S. Hewitt. 70yda ; G. Whitney, 70yda ; W. Taylor, 80yds ; J. Saddler, 80yds ; N. Live, 80yds ; A. Lawrence, 130yds; S. K. Martin, 140yds also am. W. S. Fagan, scratch; B. Wollorton, 50yds ; A. Pierce, 130yds; J. M'Oourt, 140yds ; H. J. Gaghan, 140yda, were scratched. Casack flew along at a rapid rate, and held the lead successively at the first, second, and third laps. After which Martin forged ahead, and held till the finish. Time, 4min 28soc. Boys’ Hace, under twelve; 440yds ; entrance 6d. First prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, ss. E. Scrimshaw 1 A. Hobbs 2 J. Oliver ... ... ... ... 3

This was a very pretty race, in wh’ch the boys held their relative positions from start till finish. Time, 66sec. Men’s Race, half mile ; entrance. 2s 6d. First prize, 60s ; 2nd, 40s ; 3rd, 20s. Fagan ... ... ... ... 1 Oliver ... ... ... ... 2 E. Storer ... •. 3

J. Smith, H. Storer, and S. Hewitt nlo ran. Storer lead till well on in the second lap, when Fagan and Oliver put on the pace and passed him, coming in in the order named, Storer being twelve yards in rear. Time—2min. 12) secs.