THE HOLIDAYS.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 192, 13 January 1905, Page 2

THE HOLIDAYS.

tha Kawhia Carnival draws nearer, people who were interested in the SafehMgou, fett'Wry anrioua mdaad unprecedented boiaiatoMnaaa tec oom. months past. Christmas Day «aa “ ta s a **„ b3r Tsry h* 4 w«ate« > and Un New Year alao shared the aame inolmn.no,. On Saturday morning preceding New Year’s Day were not by any means promising, but in the afternoon the rain commenced to fan and interfered with ths cricket match proceeding between Kawhia and Oparau, and before New Year's Eve the rain increased and the wind began to rise until it Hew in hurricane force. New Year’s Day dawned with with'iha most unpropitions weedier—very heavy rein squalls and high winds —which continued all day. Monday morning the unfavourable to bold the regatta, the wind was too high and the sea too tough. It was decided by the committee to postpone the regatta to the next day. It was again put off until Wednesday, and the sports were carried out as advertised. The weather on Tuesday was suitable to hold them. Several launches and boats brought people from different parts of the harbour. There were about 800 persons present to witness the events of the day. The Kawhia Brass Band discoursed music during the afternoon on the sports ground at Maketu. Mr Maxted had two refeeenment booths to supply the wants of the people. The regatta was bald on Wednesday, the 4tb. The weather was chilly and a good breeze blowimr, which admirably suited the only sailing race of the day, Mr Maxted’a yacht Unknown and Mr F. Pearson's yacht Kangaroo, which was won by the former vessel. The s.s. Kia Ora did not put in an appearance to act as flagship, being weather-bound at Raglan. There were on the beach and wharf between two and three hundred people. Several of the events did not come off and the regatta was not of the most enlivening character, with the exception of a few races. The oil launch event was ths most exciting affair, Kinohaku v. Maroro, the latter over-hauled her opponent on the ran home and won by a few seconds. The Kawhia Brass Band played music on the beach. The following are the competitors : SPORTS—VIST DAT. Patron : Sir Joseph Ward ; President : F. W. Lang, Esq., M.H.8.; Secretary : Mr H. H. Pettit; Treasurer : Mr Jonathan. Sports : Judges, Mr T. D. Hamilton and Dr C. C. Jenkins. Starter, Mr F. A. Pearson. Handicappers, Messrs E. C. Falwasser and Pearson. 100yds Maiden Base—lst prize, £1; 2nd, ss. H. Green 1 Tita Wetere 2 Bima and F. Terry also ran. There was a close finish between Green and Tita Wetere for first place. Boys’ Baca (under 16), 75yds—1st prize, 7b Gd ; 2nd, 2s 6d. B. Langley 1 J. Scott 2 Eight entered for this race. Girls’ Bane (under 15), 60yds—1st prize, 5o ; 2nd, 2s 6d ; Brd, Is. Poto • ... 1 G. Langley 2 M, Pearson 3 About a dozen ran. High Jump Handicap—lst prize, los ; 2nd, ss. H. Ooe, 4ft Bin 1 C. Armstrong, 4ft 7in ... 2 F. Terry, F. Pearson, J. Prentice, and W. Coe also jumped. There was an exciting contest between H. Coe, W. Coe, and C. Armstrong up to 4ft 7in, when the two latter failed to negotiate any higher, leaving H. Coe winner, and W. Coe and 0. Armstrong tried ter second place, when the former won. Kawhia Cup Handicap (Ist heat), 120 yds— Ist prize, £4; 2nd, £1; 3rd, 10s. Terry, 7ds ... ~.. 1 H. Coe, scratch 2 0. Armstrong, lyd ... 3 Green, 2yds, and Howe, Syds, close up. Time, 16 2.5 th sec. 120yds Hurdle Base Handicap—lst prize, 80s ; 2nd, trophy. D. Coe, 10yds 1 0. Armstrong, scratch ... 2 W. Coe and H. Armstrong also ran. The latter fell at the last hurdle. A good race. I Kawhia Cup (2nd heat), 220yds. C. Armstrong, syds ... 1 H. Ooe, scratch 2 Terry, 10yds 8 Green also ran. Time, 28sec. Maiden Chopping Handicap—lst prize, £2 10s; 2nd, 10s. Hodgscn, 60 2 sth sm>... 1 H. Coe, 70 sec 2 Mcßirnie' very close for second place. Ths re were seven competitors. Hop, Step, and Jump Handicap—lst prise, lss; find, ss. Tita Wetare, MMt din ... 1 H. Armstrong 2 H. Diamond also jumped. Very exoiling contest between Tita Wetere and Armstrong. Kawhia Cap (Brd heat), 110yds. 0. Armstrong 1 fi . png,, 15 " . W»naoK— I

S*!. m B ~ m> * • * 1 *“ 1 BlinafoA Bottle-Breaking CompetiUwHJat prize, 41; 2nd, 6a. "' a ■ £ °*, t **> a large number of con- ri Tog-of.wJk.whh v. Th. World, imanasids. « Kashi, t g ®“*T*nt doting ths strag- ■ gh, Kinoh.taLoving too strong for 4 thoir opnoDenttl Striking OriokX.U—lrt prize, 10s ;■ * W. Coe ...V' ... i • ... » „ ■OOATTI-Jkooxo nw. n Begatto: JutafMrW. McCardle h and Bev. B. MSIeU. Starter. Mr J. E. booit. Humcapper, Mr Barg. b Open Sailing BaMHaadwap, .boot‘B '■ miles—lst prise, JStUnp2nd, £l. 1* Only two yachts wn*md far this events, Mr*4LM*xtsd , aUaw_-~^ l d p Mr F. Peoe.cn** Kahgaroo. Tkilatter received 7minstart, bring a smaller boat. The run was down the • harbour to buoy off Maketu PomL" The yachts bad a sttoogsou’-westerly breeze and they bril nearly all sails sat. On the run back, alter rounding the buoy, they let out their spina here, but unfortunately the Kangaroo’s fell into the water off Cowell’s. Tbe Unknown forged ahead and passed tbe wharf 2min before her rival. Tbe former yacht stood well over to tbe Motutaras, and the other yacht kept in centre of tbe channel Tbe Unknown altered her course and rounded the buoy off Put: 8-nin lOieo ahead of the Kangaroo. After both yachts tacked on the run to the wharf, where the Unknown crossed tbe line in 59m. and the Jfymgaroo lOmin later, tbe form3|ffe®«t winning by 2min lOseo. SwimsfeSAßaoe Handicap for Men, prize, |ss ; 2nd, as. R. McCardle ... 1 Nicholson ... ... 2 Tarabo .was a close third. D. Hamilton and T. Whytman also contested. Model Yacht Race—lst prize, trophy, valued 25s ; 2nd, trophy, valued 15s. Jonathan 1 Berg 2 Seven models entered. A very close finish.. Oil Launch Race Handicap—Trophy valued £4 4s. Entrance ss. Maroro 1 Kinohaku 2 Berg's launch had a big start of the other boats and rounded first tbe buoy off Puti, and the remainder in the order of leaving. Kinohaku passed the wharf first, Maroro second, Naumai third, and Berg’s last. The Kinohaku was leading when rounding the buoy off Maketu Point and maintained it for some distance up tbe harbour, but the Maroro was steadily creeping up on her rival and overhauled her a short distance from tbe winning mark—amidst great cheering of the supporters of the winner—the Kinohaku crossed the line close on tbe Maroro's heels. The Kinobaku's enthusiasts shouted themselves nearly hoarse, from the start to close on the finish, " The Kinohaku wins,” etc. Swimming Race for Hones (about 100yds—1st prize, 10s; 2nd, ss. D. Hamilton 1 J. Whytman 2 Nesbitt's also competed. Water Polo Competition—-Ist prize, 15s; 2nd, ss. D. Hamilton 1 F. Pearson 2 There was a good deal of amusement over this event. Duck Hunt—Prize, £l. This event was between D. Hamilton, the duck, and B. McCardle. There was a great deal of amusement during the chase, and the duck was ere itually captured on the wharf. This closed the events of the day. Sevm races were not competed. MCWC TO RZUOSCI. j'he Kawbia Carnival ended ita fealive season by a picnic to Bakaunui. The weather was beautifully fine and a nice breeze blowing. Three launches conveyed the pleasurists to that place. There were about 150 persons assembled at Bakaunui. The trip was a vecy pleasant one, and all were landed safely on the rocks. The picniriate soon scattered to different parts and took up their positions for camping. After having regaled themselves with refreshments tbe companies dispersed, some tc the long cave, about a mile and a half from the landing, and others to different pursuits. There was a good supply of ripe oherriee obtainable from toe natives. Bakaunui is one of the pretty resorts on tbe fringe of the harbour, abounding with many high, ragged peaks of limestone, covered with native growth. There is a pleasant little spot-where many held their picnic, with high limestone rooks on either side. The return trip was also enjoyable. Three nights in succession denting was held for the benefit of visitor* and residents of this place. School teachers have very often funny stories to tell regarding notes of excuse received by them, but tbs following brief but very pointed note forwarded by a Freeman's Bay (Auckland) mother to a schoolmaster surely takes the prise. It Baid; “Pill as belmc!” There its sagnpslion ot giwn apples in this gtorW