ANNUAL SPORTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6501, 28 December 1881, Page 6

ANNUAL SPORTS.

LEiiUFiiaa The annual spirts were held “ *•*£** *" LrtfhdeW on Boxing Day, the «t* t hie tow bestift Mr SUkV* paddock, mmr the o.,v.’r««irT!i vcbtel. The dot wo. ««* preprint*, ted hvwyeae warned to enjoy ILmirivo* vwynlueh, the Comtaittee*«• harttff ‘ been made with every car A M r liUM'dltwi M the publican* booth, ted Mr Frank* at the oonfecUonwr a. Ito following;) tr the order w which the arewte wewnsi i l * 4 * •_. . ~ Bardic ‘ Stef, ASlyd*, A. M Leon, 1 1 H. Race, 440yd*, B. Cook, I ? A. Kf«l, S. Kte K-'-ce, lOdjdc; Clarke, 1? A.MTxan, *. p.a. !?.>. <>. 4 tOyd*. Clatkc, 1-, AMUm, flat IWe. 1 ffitlo(handicap),!. Thorn#*,it T 2. Dirt*’ RK# fender 14), 100»d«, O. Keeper, pj. wish Pete, W. Fathery, If H. Hoßc.it 2 Sigh Jump, H, Smyth, I \ A. Sif.h JupP, E Smyth 1 ; V). Juitp. E 8«nyli», If A. M'fifetd. L*’ ••' 1 ' _ . Bop, Step and Jump, R. Smytn, I ; «• 2., . , , Three- L-gfrot Sac#; 13ark o Mid Adame, 1 j Krai and M'lw,, 2. „ „ . <>iceoUlion Flat Rice, 440yd*, F. Rhode*, 1 1 fL Oliver, S. , .... , During the day a great number of children « reel® were got a 3, and the proceeding*, * ef ® brought to a cJoju* by a ball being held in the orteirg in, the Town H*S-

'■ ■ TISIPLFTOS. gUrtew-Me«r» T. EaOey and W. Bailsy. Judr»-M«t» 8. Bailey and Wright. BMdi«pMn==SleMn Guy ana Q. Lisahi*.- Hon S«N>iarr-*-S£r U. Palmer, These *pcrta were heldhrseterday in Mr 8. Baikv's aaJdiK>k* : ': : 2tenple4on, which bad bcm*k»<% ■for-lim-ootefiom Iconridgrehle • cumber ? oftho resident* of the we»:pw*®at, / aad ; the attendance was further iusreaasd by sbtct*l persona from louyu The Aitd'kry Band played, a number of joloetvrsa •"dnrigg'and added grcafly to the ®u|oysa*n!i of those present Creator# Mmfert# wens providod by a publiom*o tuf eiid«d tertst* by Mr Snodi, of theßoHaeU* HotcL-wnd by * confectioner’* tent, presided, over. by Mr J.- T. Bas Mord, of OMbtebwreh.v ■■ J- 1 * Tie weather was etlramdiy favourable for an athletic gathering, tie tun'.’ being objured by «loud#,6td them* *»» n-slight breeie. The profiwmaio comprised . twc-atyithrcc ovents, which produced tf good deel o£ eompetitioa. Thagaamag-track: «ra».-jsot'4b» most »oitahlsr for a dapky -of pedastranism, being very’, rough, and neither, watered nor rolled. Tho memt-ers of Coaeaitte®-worked well, and aspakal puds* is du* to UuuHcn Secretary, Mr Palmer. Tim evtotr were got off with tolrryble pujartuaHty, though waao of them wero rather hollow afials* > Tie CammiUee hvia&t forgotten *h» yoaagfUr*i the sum of £S Sharing., been provided-• Icn prise* for chiid.-cn’* sport*. - Coaridering that this was the .first sUlklie gathering held *fr Templeton, it be rtgairiod aslsiriy.'aueaeiafaL The remit of the - swat* • ware a* follow*; ■ ■- ;* *-rr-

Dritrict Handlcap, ;10%dt. i ' Prizes, 20s, - Bsa in-' three heat# j final heat.— 3. Qoikj (3yds). I; I. Hampton (Byds), 2; F. Ikilsy {3rd*), 3. Tioss~l2i£®c. Jin# stoned.

District Handicap, boy# ..under 16,410yd#. Prizes, 20*, 10.% 5». Sine entries.—J. Jonas (10yd*), 1j W. Jones (10yds), 2; B, Thomson (20yds), 8. Time—Lain 4)sec. jauiiciag High Jump, Prizes, IS*. 7* 6d.— TLLyftpd. 4ft Min, 1; Gay, 4ft Sin, 2, Six men competed in this event. 5 -“ -*■ 440yds Handksfk - - Prize*, §O*,2S», 12* fid. —F. Briley (35yds), lj T. Gay (SOyd*), 2 { J. Atkinson (20yds), 3.. Tizcs-S&ec. Nino mmritaried in this wj, which «m won by about & yard, .■ ' Standing High ■■ J amp. Prize#, 15r, *7# 6i. —T. LyCord, 4ft 2ir% 1; B.Bm*Hey and W. Gay,, tied at 4ft lin.B. Six competed. 6e« MBs District Handicap. -Frizes, £4, £2, £L—J, .Saddler (60yds),-1? J. JBzOoy (90yu»), 2; G. Daridsoa (60yds), A Ten men son in this race,- Tame—4mio 57eec.

Euaaing L>ng Jump, Prise*; 15r, 7s"6d.— T. Lytorf, l&:t 6ia,-l i-T.-Goyr4t" Five competed - ■ i •- .7 'j,.') District 2iX)j,ds. ‘Prizes, 255, lit. ss.— P, Bran (20jds), I; W. Nelson (16yd«), .2 j f, Hampton'(lOydi),. 3. Nine competitor* stalled.; Time—fizsem ~ * District- Married Women's Bace, Jsoyd*. Prize*, SO*, 10*. s».—Mra/Bef&a, I j Mrs Oorper, 2;, M,n G, Voi«, 3. Eight-*ran. lin.t —2"ji«si. Considerable fun was created by ib f -s event - * : Three-legged Race, 200yds. Prize#, 20#, IDs, 6*. John Anderson and W. Blake, I; W. Guy and W. Anderson, 2; T. Lyford and H- Twiwill, 3. Four couples, competed. Time—SQsce. . . ,

Hip, Step, and Jump. Frites, 15s, 7a Si. —T. Xjfoxd (40tt Sis), Ij T. Goodsell, 2. Four us«c competed. 209ycs, h;>is under 11. Frizes,.lo*, ss, 3# C*}.—J. Tolw, 1; A. G&biks, 2; A. Bwicy, 2. Thirteen boy* started in this rase. One Mil# Handicap. frixes, &i, £2, £L— J. 2s.idl«r (130 yd»), i; J. Briley (170yds). 2 } J. Hampton (135 yd»), 3. Time—Amm 4Stec. Eight competitor* ran to this event, which «w *ifca by Sadler by 40 yard* with ease, Baajjttoa eu some id yards behind the SeWod JOtD. , .... -•, , Single Women’s (district) Race, IfiOyda. Fmee, .20s, 10f, 5».—A,. ArCallua, 1; A, Holmes, 2; E. Wafsos, 3, l&mrsl girls entered for this me, which afforded » good deni of amusemsat. ■■ ~- - Pelting the Stone,' 141 b. Prises, 16», 7a Si.—A- Murphy "(27ft Sin), 1f J, Boyce, 2. KigH't men competed. . ...’ District Handicap HunJl* lace, 440yds, hurdles 2ft, 8 flight*. Friece, 30s, 20*, 7* St—A. Go.de (UjOf), Jj E, Gorlo (12yds),2; I. Gfay (scr), 3. Tune—lads 7»cc. Boren competitors started. ", A- Gorls own# in .about' 29 yards' to advance of Ms brother. The other campetito**..were a .hug way to.,the rar,

Married Men, over 40 years of age, 160 yd«, A yafd allowance lor y year over 40, Prizes, 20«, JO*, Ot.—Charles.Benjamin, #?r 1 1 B, Hasp, scr, 2 s Jolm , Bennett, 4yds,, 3. Time—Slier. Eight oompetitora ' started in this erect, which was won after a good raw.

District Pack Bace,. lOOyda. f rices, I%} 7s Cd.—Walter Anderson, i j Jams* Brady, 2, Foul'in* with Foie. Pratts. IS*, 7* 6d,—H. Tors will, 7it Thomas Hamilton, 7ft Sin, 2. ,

One Mile District Handicap .Walking Bow. Prices, ¥h, 20*. 10s.~tW. Marshall, 00yds, I } W. BUkr, 30yds, 2 ( JL Hooper. 30 r i, Z. Time not taken. Fire competitors started for this race. Marshall gained the lead when about three-fourth* over the first quarter of a mils. Blake drew away from Hooper and pressed hard on Marshall in the last lap. The finish was an extremely close one, Blake contrived to get even with Mardull and to keep his place fill within a few yards of the .winning. post, when the latter spurted, and wan dv two or-three yards. A,protest was entered against the second and third men in this event, which will be decided at the next meeting of the Commutes. SOUTH BAEAIA. These sports, which were this year con* ductc-i under the auspices of the newly* formrd Oddiellowi*.Bodge,.*ere.JjeUL .In & Kidu-k adjuining the township on Boxing y. ■; The attendance w&srather beyond the usual average, nod the proceedings through* oat were oondtt&ed'ia a quiet and orderly manner. Mr 8. Compton bad a booth oh the ground, and Mesiro Flush, and HH were catering in the confectionery line. Katwitb* eUu.dirg the ifstenso heat which prevailed during the whole day, everyone present ap. prwed 'w thoroughly enjoy themselves. We ssusv sot forget to motion that Mr George Macdouatd, of B»afieW, was on the gvcnnd, asd sralusutd the pmcreJingl with \ 'per' fow»kßeo ! .on the 'btf*pfpe». ; This gentlwiiii aho kindly l.wded over a sum of moniy io be ! ewnpelod forty the children p«*cn», which

wm very much appreciated. ®» the foil®** ibjj gentlemen i* clue the credit of oturjin® out the different event# to nob ft weemM issue. via.:-M*e#» 0. J. Wilkinson, Starter ( &’Clark, llAniJSrapoer ? and F. Dunn, It «• «* ranged that any surplus tunda won to he handed ever to the Lodge Building food.

The following is a list of lh« event* t— . 100yd* Race for Mm, Fimt pries, 40# * second, 20#.— II.Toovey, If H. Fnm»er,2. Hoys’ Banning .High Jump. First prise, 10* i second, sa—Bitted, IjH- o®**' *• ‘ Men's Fiat Bate, I mil®, pnl prise. «» 5 acoeed, 80*.—Cl Ftere®, 1 1 A Browning, 2. I’uUißg the BMW. First pn*e. 16*1 second, 7e 6d* —J. H. Doyle, I ( H* li'Donsld, 2. ' Men’# Banning High Jump. First pmo, 16»t second, 7* fid.—A Maugham, .1 fJ. H. Wowva'a Rate, First prise. 15* 1 second, 7* OJ.—Mr* Sheehan, 1 1 M» Dlaoi* tine* S* Throwing the Hammer. First prise, 15* j •econd, 7#6d.—J. H. Doyle, If M. Sheehan. s - Waiting Bate, I mile- Ftert prise, 40s > second, 20?.-O. Tucker, 1 1 A, Browning, S, Married OddfeUowa’ Baw, 250yd*. F)r*t prise, 20*| second, lOi.—H. Corbett, 1 1 M, jjmitk $, Siagle Women’s Hate- First prise, IBs f aooond, 7* 6d.— Mis* C. Brown, 1» MUe C. OolUns, 2. * . , A 440yds Boy*’ Bate. First prise, 10s? •eeond. (k-K, Cos, 1 1 T. Hood, 8. Men’* Banning Djug Jump. First prise, 15*- second, 7* 6A— M, Dickte, If J. M. Dovif *L i’tOjds Men’* Handicap Hat Bate. First prise, 40*t second, 20*.— J. H. Storry, I j O. sf‘Donald 2. , Single Oddfellow#’ Race, 250yd*. lint pise, 20j ? second, 10*.— H. Crook 1 1 H. Brimmer, 2. Wheelbarrow Bate. First prise, 10a ? eecoud, s#.—J. N. Storey, 1 1 W. Hailiday 2. Sack Race. Frits, haiMosen stout.—M. Pearce,!. _ . Vaulting with Pole. First prise, 15#; second, 7* 6d.~ J. Dent, Oft 1 ? O. Frankish, 2. Thiwo-legged Kate, 150yd#. First prise, 20# 1 weond, 10*.—Dickie and Corbett, 1. Mo*a and Human, 8. CocscbUon Bate, 150yd*. Fur#t pnse, 10#? second, s*.—O. McDonald, 1 5 T. Voung. 2.

WAIMATE CALEDONIAN SOOIBTV’S SPOBTS. The seventh annual gathering of the Waimate Caledonian Society took place at Waitnate on Basing Day, and proved in every respect a great *uece*». About 2500 people were on the ground, and the Oamnru Band, 15 in number, enlivened the proceeding* by plating tome exo*Uenl seiecUons, The following are the result# of the principal event*

Quoits. First prize, £2 | second, £l.—J. Dalglrisb, 1; D. Lindsay and W. Andrew*, 2. Heavy Hammer (no * winging). First prize, £2 j second, £1 j third, 10*.—D. Chalmers (75ft), 1; J. Talbot (69ft (Sin), S } A- Martin (67ft din), 8. Hop, Step, nnd Jump, first prize, £1; second, 15*; third, 10*.—J. Camming (40ft lin), 1; N. Austin (59ft Sin), 2; W. JL Bute (39ft 6in), 3. Hotting Heavy Ball. First prise, £1 KB; second, £1 j third, 10*.— D. Chalmers (85ft 6in), I; J. E. Thibet (29ft Utn),2j H. A. Slade (29ft), 2. Bagpipe Maine. First prise, £4; cecond, £2; third, £L -D. Campbell, 1; B. Finlay eon, 2; E. Odder, 8. Fiat Mane (Handicap), SOOyd*. First prise, £3 ; second, £1 j thitd, 15#.—A. Dray* ton, 40yds, I j J. F. Oillw, 9yd*, 2; D. Cmg, 16yd#, 3. Time—Ulitec. light Hammer (do bwinging ) First prise, £1; second, 15s ; third, 10s,—fl, A. blade, I; A. Martin, 2; D. Chalmers, 3. Hanning H:gb Jump. First pri»e, £1 ; second, 15s; third, 10s.—N. Austin, sft 3tin, 1 ; W. H. Bale. 2; J. Patterson, 3. Irish Bed, in national eottame. First priz*, £2; second, £l.—J. Money, sea., I; G. Gieeson, 2. County Race, 410yd# (Handicap); open to those only who have resided in the County three months pterions to me. First prize, £2 10s; second, £110s; third, £l.—-A- Drayton, 70yd*, 1 } W. F. Beeves, 40yds. 2; B. G. Snodgrass, ear ,3. Wrestling, Cumberland style. First prize, £3 j second, £2; third, £L—H. A. Slade, 1; 3. Gibson, 2; o.O'Qrady, 3. Seel of Talloeh, in Highland costume. First prize, £2; second, £L—J. Murray, eenr., 1 j I). Gallic, 2: H. Felrin, highly commended. Fatting BslL First prize, £110s; second, £1; third, 10s.—D. Chalmers, Ij A. Martin, 2; J. B. Talbot, 3.

Waimato Cup, 440 yard* (Handicap). Entrance, ss. First prize, £4 j second, £2 ; third, £L—J. F. OUiver (19yds), l t D. Craig (19yds), 2; 1. DslgUish (14yds), 3. T. M'Aultffe and J. W. M'Lareo also ran. Time —s#i sec#.

Highland Fling in Highland Costume. First prize, £2j second, prize, £l.—J. Murray, 1 j B. Pelvin, 2. Vaulting with Pole. First prize, £2j second, £lj third, 10#,—T. M'AuliiTe, 1; N. Austin, 2; A. Biddell, 8. Bailor's Hornpipe, in costume. First prise, £2 ; second, £l.—G. Gieeson, 1j J. Munwy, cenr., 2.

Grand Obampion Bace, 880yd# (handicap). Entrance,ss. First prize, Mi second, £2 10s { third, £l.-D. Craig (ZOydt), 1 { J. Dalgleish (scratch), 2; J, F. OiUver (25yd»), 8, Time—2min 4^*ee.

Sword Dance, in Highland ooitume. First prize, £2 1 second, £L—J. Murray, sent., X ; B. Colder, 2.

Irish Jig. in National costume. First fieoond, £l.—G. Gieeson, Ij J, 440yds Handicap Hurdle Bace. First prize, £3 j second, 2 j third, £l.—W. Hock (30yds),lj D.Craig (17yds), 2j N. Austin (25yds), 3. Won by a yard. Time—lmln 4{mo.

lonnini long Leap. First prise, £llo* j second, 16< i third, los.—J. Gumming (I9ffc Olio). 1 1 T. M'Anliffe (18ft 8*ln), 2|W. JEL Hub (18ft 8m). 3. 100yds Bao*, handicap, First prix*, £3 j second, £1 j third. IDs,—J. F. Olttw (6yds), I j W, IL Bale (scr), 2 1 B. 6. Snodgrass (6yds). 3 Won easily. Time—lo|sec. Walking Handicap, two mile*. First prise, £3; second. £8 { third, £I.~J. Bradley, scr. I I P. Bradley, eer, 2 { F. 0. M'Oloro, 140 yds, 3. Won easily in I6mia 67|sec, J, Ilalgkuh, 30yds, came in third, bat was die. (juaiifietj. Oocsolaiion Race, 200 yd», First prise. £1 lOij second, 16s j third, 10*.—W. IL Buie, 1 j M. 0. Bnoigross, 2 f W. F. Be«m, 8. Ttumg at tbs Bing, entrance 6s (to start at f J 11 0;- * inl P«*»i £3 r second, £3 j third, |/r-F. 81**, 8 rings, I j 0. Blee, 0 rings, 2 i M. O Brien, 6 rings, 8, Second prise after i tie.

ABHBUEIOH CALEDON I AH OPOBDB, Th« third Annual iporte meeting of tho Aebburton Caledonian Society was bold on the Society*# new ground on Moadav. The westhrr had only one feature to cavil at-the iaten#o heel j I ho thermometer «ra« a# high »• 96sltg in the ehade, and tome blister# weed in rtmtequenca are high enough to mar tome otherwise fair countenance#. There war rery little wind until late in the afternoon, whea the Ashburton climate relapwsd into it# old, habits, and blew, a nor’*wetter, but not rery *trongly~»UU quite itrong enough to carry cloud# of fineduit about. There were «ome mo or more people on the ground, for wbo« cmturo comforts Mr 8, Brown, hotel* keeper, and Mr T. Taylor, confectioner, Mti«* factonly catered. A lompomy grand stand wae crocUd, and wee well patronised, The •P°*t» went off very well, but there wa# t««dly no competition in either the pipe playing or Highland dancing contests, piper M'Kay, from Amherley, having it ail hi# own w-yin music, add Meiir# Buchanan and Murray, W Dunedin, taking all tho pri«# for Highland d/thettg. The running wa# hat much to hc-ist of f and though the events were well ontfred, Darcy Hyland, from Hoogheacti, outduUnced all hi# competitor# by a long »M* In ‘ho more athletic aporte, »ueh at hemwer throwing, stone putting, and oaher lowing, Mr Stephen Smith, from Oatn«m, ii flue specimen of humanity, took thr plum# in t very thing, and carritd of perhape the

large*! cheque of the day. The jumping wa* ottfy moderate. and the pole vaulting *m won at Bft 4i«. "' The priredist m al under i— ,

Quoit*—W. do li Oa ts {don, 1j E Stepheneon, 2 1 Dvorge Kidd, 8. ' There wete only four entries for Ihla event.

Handicap ilurdto Race, 4.4oyd* (men)— Drove* (10yd*), I» K. Macfariane (scratch), t. lieu* (80yd«) fell a lew yard* from the tape, and Drove* pa«*«d him and won, Maefar* lane getting is icoond. Handicap Hard!* Baca for lloye—Thi* taco wa* over tbs same oour«* a* Ibe pre* ceding otto, but only two lade eatered-a big one and a little one. Doherty, the bigger boy, won, and John* got second prise. Pipe Muiio i Fibrooh* and March##—J. M'Kay, 1 1 A. Tolmle, 2. Seel* and Strath. »pey«—!.■ M’Kay, I? A. M'Eay,2. 100yd# SiM-IWy Hyland, I j W. Kean, 2. There were sis entries for tho event, but none could touch the winner. The course was too young for ewift racing, hence the time was not'wry (mod. Running High Jump: Men—& Smith, 4ft Ilia, I$ T. liochhoid, 4ft 10iu, S. Boy#— D. Jones, 4ft 7io, 1 j J. Dooherty, 4ft 6io, 2. Highland Dancing t Beel of Tnllooh—D. Buchanan, i j J. Murray, junr., 2 (both of Dunedin). Mcssr* Kidd and M'Eoo made up the *'foursome,” but did not compete. Sword Danes—J. Murray, I\ D. Buchanan, 2. Highland Fling—J. Murray, If D. Buchanan, 2. Beat Dressed Highlander—D. Kidd, I { I). Buchanan, 2. Qfind Handicap Flat Races, 200yds, SOOyda, 400yd*—First heal—Darey Hyland, tor. 1 1 A. Anderson, ter, 2 1 It. Lcohner, Byds, 8. Second heat—D. Hyland, 1s B. Bechoer, Syds,B| A. Anderson, 6yds, 8. Third heat—E Bochncr, 10yds, 1; D. Hyland, 6yds, 2. The dual result stood thus Hyhind, 8 points, I; B. Beohner, 6 points, 2; A. Anderson, 3 point*, 8, There were eix starter*. , * .

Toseiug tho Caber—Stephen Smith, 1 ? W. Thibet, 2. Seven competitors. Standing High Jump—Stephen Smith. 4ft 4in, and A. Anderson, 4ft din, equal, dividing prise-money. Half-Mile Handicap—Church, 1 ? Spray, 2. This was a good race, and Church won by only a yard or *O. Irish Dancing: Jig~M. O'Doogblin, 1, and Mr* Butler’s silver medal ? K.Fitsgvrald, 2. There were eight competitors. Reel—H. Fitagendd, I ? M. O’ljougbliu, 2. Five competitors. Pole Veulting—J, Hunt, bit 4in, 1; J. John*, Bft, 2. Putting the Stone—S. Smith, 1j A. Tevend&le, 2.

Hammer Throwing—S. Smith, 78ft 7in, 1 j J. Cunningham, 76L 4tn, 2. Mile Handicap Flat Race —J. Graves (*cr), 1 1 C. Spray (40yds), 8. Drove# worked up hi* leeway early in (he running and came to tho front, from which position no effort of the following could dislodge him. Consolation Bare—Bette, 1; Lechner, 2.