NEW YEAR’S DAY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LVII, Issue 6506, 3 January 1882, Page 5

NEW YEAR’S DAY.

CALEDONIAN SPORTS. The first Caledonian gathering ever at* tempted in Christchurch took place yesterday upon the Lancaster Park cricket ground. It waa a moit successful athletic meeting, many ot the events attracting a largo number of competitors, and resulting in close contests. In thoso items of the programme more peculiarly Scotch groat interest was manifested, and it must have done many a Scotchman’s patriotic heart good to hoar Murdo’ Elder's strathspeys and reels, and see M'Bae’s skilful ‘'lifting” in the Ghillie Oallum. In a monetary point of view, too, tho sports may be regarded as very successful. £214 13s was taken at the gates, representing an attendance of some 6000 people, allowing, that is, for children, competitors, and holders of season tickets to tho ground. 100 Yards Each j open to all comers. First prize, £6 j second, £2 j third, £l. Hulston ... 1 Lyford ... 2 A. Anderson 3 There were five entries for this race. Hulston and Lyford got the worst of a fairish start, D. Soott jumping away with the load, which he held for the first forty yards. Hulston then crept up to him, running well within himaelf, and at seventy yards had the race in hand. Ten yards further Lyford wrested second place from Scott, with whom Anderson succeeded in running a dead-heat for third place. Won with ease by throe yards. In running off forthird prize Anderson won a hollow race. Time—lOJseo. Putting tub Stonb; 161bs. First prize, £S; second, £l. Nimmo (35ft Sin) 1 M'Gregor (34ft Sin) 2 Bailey (82ft llin) 8 Twelve entered, but it was very soon apparent that the tug of war lay between the above, the first of the trio showing the neatest style. At the first try Nimmo threw 85ft 4in, and in the third round M'Gtregor and he tied. But in throwing off fate declared against the latter. The putting was exceedingly good, especially on the part of the winner. Etthning High Jump. First prize, £3 ; second, £l. M'Gregor (6ft Sin) 1 Lyford (sft lin) ... 2 There were three entries, but the event resolved itself into a contest between Lyford and M'Gregor. Starting at 4ft 6in, they both cleared the bar very cleanly till sft 2in was reached, and Lyford then failed at each of his three attempts. M'Gregor succeeded in clearing one inch more. Midb Hand coat. First prize, £s} second, £2; third, £l. Bailey (160yds) ... 1 T. Saddler (120yds) ... ... 2 S. Martin (120yds) ... ... 3 The first man won with tolerable ease. He was fortunate in not having to run against the wind during the first part of Ms journey, and led all the way. For second place there was a hard struggle between Saddler and Martin. Time—4min 32seo. Pipe Mxtbic (reels and strathspeys). First Srize, OK whisky trophy oup, given by lessrs B. Wilkin and 00., value £5 ss; second, £2. Murdo Elder 1 Tolmie 2 M'Queen 3 Judges Messrs Watt, G. Mackay, T. Campbell, Robinson, and Dr Maobean Stewart. Toimie’s fingering was particularly good, but his strathspey time was rather fast. Elder first, Tolmie second, M'Queen was highly commended, and the judges recommended him for a third prize. 120 Tabds Handicap. First prize, £6; second, £2; third, £l. First heat. Lyford (7yds) ... ... ... 1 Hulston (sor) 2 Mann (11yds) 3 Time —12see. Second heat. Lawrence (12yds) 1 Kenny (12yds) 2 Time —114-ssec. Ohird heat. Scrimshaw (9yds) 1 Brunt (9yds) 2 Anderson (Byds) 3 Time—l2 l-ssec. There were 12 entries, and each of the heats was well contested. The time of the second is very good, but the facts of a strong wind and good start are to be taken into consideration in judging it. The final heat was run off after tossing the caber had been decided, and resulted as follows: Kenny (12yds) ... 1 Lawrence (12yds) 2 Hulston (sor) 3 Time—ll4-sths. Won by 4yds. Hulston ran well, but the handicap proved just too heavy for him. Wbebtiing (Border style.) First prize, £5; second, £2. ■ Scott 1 Dalzell 2

Six entered, and the first pair to try conclusions were Hislop and Scott. They were a long time in getting hold, but the latter proved himself the better man in the end. O’Connor and Dalzell next met, and the latter' very soon gave his man a good fair throw.. Tevendale and Howe next stood up, and a very tough struggle ensued, in which the latter was at length worsted. Dalzell and Scott were eventually left in, and the latter, who was exceedingly wary in catching hold, and displayed more science than his foe gained the desired two falls out of three, though Dalzell was evidently the stronger. Ohaktebusb Danob. Prize, silver cup, given by Messrs Ward and Co. J. M'Kae ... 1 James M‘Kae was the sole aspirant to, and certainly deserved the prize. The lightness and grace of his dancing won great applause from the crowd, One Mile Bicycle Handicap. First prize, £6 ; second, £2 ; third, £l. Langdon, 70yds 1 Myhre, 200yds 2 Lowry, 220yds 3 Eleven entries. Lanpdon took the lead in the last lap, and won after a sharp race with Myhre by some distance, in 3min 27 threefifths sec. A strong wind blowing spoilt the time. Running Long Jump. First prize, £3; second, £l. Lyford, 18ft 9in... 1 M'Gregor, 18ft Sin 2 Lyford and M'Gregor again contested this prize. Both tied at 18ft 9|in, but in jumping off Lyford could not get beyond 18ft 9in, while M'Gregor failed to clear more than 18ft Sin. Bwobd Danob, Ghillie Callum. Open to residents in Canterbury only. First prize, £2, and O.K. whisky trophy, cup given by Messrs B. Wilkin and Co., value 5 guineas; second prize, silver medal, given by the Northern Brewery Company, and £2. For this event the entries were :—Oalder, Kidd, M'Bao, Clark, M'Gregor. M'Rao was by far the best; his dancing being marked both by grace and precision. Clark, considering his age, was a wonderfully juvenile dancer, and the judges were unanimous in awarding him second prize. 440 yds Handicap. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. Hulston, 4yds 1 Scrimshaw, 12yds 2 Lawrence, 18yds... 3 Hulston (4yds) gradually out down his men on entering the stroight, and won by Syds, Sorimshow boating Lawrence by 2yds after a hard fight for second place. The winner ran with groat judgment, and had plenty to spare at the tape. One of the prettiest races of the day. Ibish Jig. First prize, £3 j second, £l. Gillespie 1 Curran _... 2 Four competitors. The dancing evoked

considerable amusement, but there was no doubt as to the correctness of the judges’ decision. Best Debased Highlander. First prize, £6. Colder 1 Bbbt Dbbbbhd Highlander (open to boy* under 14). First prize, 2 guineas ; second, 1 guinea. Three boys were entered, and the prize fell to a son of Dr Stewart, The Wornall brothers were so well dressed, that it was decided to give each of the little follows a prize. Highland Fling, in costume. First prize, £6} second, £2; third, £l. M'Gregor 1 M'Bae 2 Two Milks Walking Each (Habdioap). Wilson (scr) I T. Aulsobrook (200yds) 2 Time—l6min 46seo. Four only, out of the eight who had sent in their names, started for this race, Wilson and Smith both at scratch, and T. and A. Aulsobrook, with 200yds and 250yds respectively, faced the starter. The two brothers maintained their relative positions for the first three rotinds, Smith in the meantime being left rapidly astern by Wilson, whose style satisfied the judges, though other people shook their heads at his springy step. In the fourth lap, Wilson went ahead of the Aulsebrooks, and easily maintained his lead, in spite of some splendid spurts on the part of T. Aulsobrook. In the last few rounds he contented himself with keeping his position, and the interest of the race then centered in the fight for second place between the Aulsebrooks. 1 his resulted at length in a victory for T. Aulsobrook by some yards. Smith received much sympathy for his plucky walking. He was outpaced from the first, but straggled on in the most dogged manner, and finished the distance, though far in rear of the others. Bbbt Pifbb. First prize, silver medal given by Messrs Partridge and Buddie. Murdo Elder 1 Pipe Mrsio. Pibrochi and marches. First prize, O.K. whisky trophy cup, given by Messrs B. Wilkin and Co.—value, £4 4s; second, £2, Murdo Elder 1 Elder showed himself by far the best of the competitors, and gained both prizes. His fingering and his time were both good. Bbel op Tdllooh, in Highland costume. First prize, £5; second, £2. M’Bae 1 M’Gregor 2 120 ms Hubdle Handicap, over 10 flights, 3ft high. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. 7IBET HEAT. Lusk (10yds) 1 Kenny (12yds) 2 Biddle (10yds) 3 All got away on even terms, Lusk soon forging ahead, and was never oanght. Bullion (scr) gained five or six yards on his men, but could not catch them. Time —20 3-sth sec. SECOND HEAT. Lyford (scr) 1 Lawrence (10yds) 2 M'Gregor (10yds) 3 Lawrence and M'Gregor went ahead for half the distance, when the latter fell back, Lyford gaining on them the whole way, leading over the last hurdle but one, and eventually winning by two yards. Time —20sec. Final Hbat (120tdb) Hhbdlb Bacb (Handicap.) srr ] - - ft-*"-* M’Gregor 3 Time—2oaec. In running off the dead heat, Kenny fell over the second hurdle, thus destroying bis chance of winning. Lawrence came in 10yds ahead, and might have made quicker time had he been pushed. Lawrence ... ... ... ... I Kenny ... ... 2 Time—2oseo. Tossing the Oabee. First prize, £3; second, £l. Brodie 1 M’Oormack 2 Fourteen entries. Most laughable attempts were made to toss the huge spar; Brodie made the most successful efforts, and in the third round, after two pieces had been sawn off, managed to pitch it fairly upon its end, amid great applause. Throwing the Hammer, 161 b. Cup given by Mr Sutherland, value £5 sa; second, £l. Willis, 91ft Sin 1 Bailey, 82ft 6in ... 2 Nimmo, 82ft sin 3 There were quite a crowd of competitors, some of whom had not the slightest notion of throwing. By some mistake the band played “God Save the Queen” during the progress of the event. The crowd rushed over the ground, and delayed matters for some twenty minutes. Willis won by nearly ten feet, and afterwards threw 92ft 4in, which is a few inches further than his winning throw at the Amateur Athletic Ciub’s Sports. Five Milb Bicycle Bacb (Handicap). First prize, £5 ; second, £2; third, £l. Langdown (225yds) 1 Preece (325yds) 2 Allison (scr) 3 This was one of the best contested and most exciting events of the day. Seven, out of eight who had sent in their names, came to the post. Langdown (225yds), and Sears!! (175yds) both began to overhaul the men in front of them during the second round, Myhre (450) having then taken the lead from Oakey (550). In the fourth, Lanedown passed Preeoe (325), and Hyde (350), and ran into second place, soon after challenging Myhre, who held the lead. Allison, the scratch man, was gradually working his way up, and a fall of Searell’s enabled him to catch the latter in this round. In the sixth, Langdown took first place, and soon after it became apparent that between him Preeoe, Myhre, and Allison, lay the victory. During the tenth round Allison ran past Myhre, when half-way round the course, the order then being— Langdown first, Preeoe second, and Allison third. These places were preserved till the end of the race—l 4 laps—Langdown improving his position, and Allison gaining slightly on Preeoe. In the end Langdown won by some 170 yards, Preeoe 20 yards in front of Allison. Wind interfered greatly with the riding. Time—l9min 68seo.

International Tiro of Wak. First prize, £5. Irish team 1 England r. Scotland—Won by former. Irish t. Colonial team—Won by former. Pinal: Irish v. English—Won by former. The teams appeared very mixed, as far as nationality was concerned. LYTTELTON EEGATTA. Commodore—J. D. Maopherson, Esq.; TiceCommodore—B. Pullett, Esq.; Hon Treasurer—P. Ronald, Esq.; Hon Secretary— T. L. Smith, Esq. j Judges—Captain Gibson, Captain Mosey, Captain Jenkins, P. Cunningham, Esq., H. R. Webb, Esq., I. W Maude, Esq.; Starters—Captain A. Reid, W. Packard, Esq. 5 Timekeeper—T. \lTright, £sßQ* The annual regatta in Ijjttelton took place yesterday, and, favoured by fine weather, was as successful as any hitherto held. Several chances were made by the Committee tins year, notably the doing away with the customary flag-ship, the attendance on which during the last few years had been gradually decreasing. In place of the flag-ship, a subscribers’ reserve was made at the end of the eastern breakwater. This was fenced in, and made as comfortable as possible for those who subscribed to the regatta fund. The courses for the sailing races were altered, and the public were enabled to see more of them this year, and moreover they finished earlier than on former occasions, being started earlier. At an early hour the town of Lyttelton was astir, and those who had taken sites for stalls, &0., on the reclaimed land, were at work getting ready for the day’s business. The early morning was somewhat dull with a strong N.E. breeze blowing, whioh govo every sign o£ holding throughout the day, but that by no means marred the spirits of the Portonians who only thought of what a splendid day it was going to bo for the sailing races. As the olook struck eight the vessels hoisted their bunting, and the

harbour very toon wore a thorough holiday appearance. The number of vessels in port was not so great as in former years ; but those that were there made an excellent display of flags. The town was gay with flags jn all directions, the various hotels mating a good show, as did a number of the houses on the hills, the whole forming a thorough picture of a general holiday time. On the reclaimed land various stalls were erected where edibles, liquids of various non-mtoxi-cating kinds, fruit, and a variety of miscellaneous articles were vended. The unicycle circus was to the fore as usual, and aided by its powerful orchestra did a roaring business throughout the day. Machines for testing the strength of one’s arms, lungs, &c., were also to be tounJ, and were liberally patronised* One or two enterprising individuals who regarded not the Gaming and Lotteries Bill, might be seen when no eye of the übiquitous police was on them, beguiling shillings from the speculative portion of the public, who wore anx.ous to double or treble their stake, but did not always manage to do bo, much to their discontent. Miniature shooting galleries also did a fair business, as did most of the majority of the caterers for the general benefit and amusement of the public. In the town, the various hotels did a splendid trade, the energy of their proprietors being taxed to tho utmost in supplying the wants of their numerous customers. In London street a variety of sports were carried out, under the management of a very competent Committee; and the prizes being of very fair value tho various events were well contested, and attracted a large number of to the Port. A report of these sports is given elsewhere. The bazaar in connection with the Presbyterian Church was well patronised, and the business done was most satisfactory. The Lyttelton band was stationed on the wharf, and played at intervals during the day in a most creditable manner; while the Bailwoy Band, which also played very choice selections, was located on the subscribers’ reserve at the end of the breakwater, which was, however, hut very sparsely patronised, although from it the best view of the races was to be obtained. The steamers Qrafton, Titan, and Akaroa made trips round the harbour at short intervals, and were most liberally patronised each trip. The result must have been most satisfactory to their owners. It might be suggested that a little less whistling on the part of the steamers would make the day in Port all the more enjoyable, as yesterday the whistle of one of the steamers was voted a nuisance— on account of its almost unceasing screech while the steamer was at the wharf—by a very large number of the visitors. Another thing steamers should most carefully avoid, and that is getting in the way of boats or vessels, either sailing or pulling, as a slight detention caused by a steamer getting in the way of a boat, may often lose her the chance of winning a race,as was the case with the Dauntless in the Open Boat Sailing Bace. It must be a very easy matter for steamers to get clear of a sailing or pulling boat, and those in charge of them should always do so, as the delay of a minute or two cannot possibly be of any consequence. The attendance in Fort was not so great as that on previous years, as, on enquiry at the Bailway Station, only between 6000 and 7000 persons were said to have travelled over the line to Port this year. The difference is, of course, accounted for by the variety of other attractions, Caledonian sports, Papanuisports, &c. The train arrangements were most satisfactory, the passengers being conveyed with the greatest possible despatch and comfort, no delay or hitch of any kind occurring in the running of the trains. The Lyttelton Stationmaster, Mr Bradley, was to the fore, as usual, with a moat efficient staff, who all exerted themselves to the utmost to see to the safety of the large number of people crossing the railway lines, as they were compelled to do to gain access to the wharves. No accident of any kind occurred on the railway premises, a fact which speaks well for the vigilance of the Stationmaster and his assistants, and the department deserves every credit for the manner in which they catered for the public. The Lyttelton police were reinforced by a squad from Christchurch, but up to the evening their duties had been by no means onerous, the whole of the people being exceedingly quiet and orderly. One accident occurred in London street. A little boy named Naylor ran in front of a horse and cart belonging to Mr W. Cook, and was run over. Fortunately, on being examined by Dr Bouse, by whom he was attended, it was found that he had not sustained any very serious injuries. No blame is attributable to the driver of the cart. In addition to the excursion trips round the harbour, the s.s. Lyttelton was running at intervals to Governor’s Bar. and was most liberally patronised. The Waiwera also made some trips to Governor’s Bay, and the Akaroa ran a special trip to Little Akaloa, having brought up a number of the Peninsula people that morning. The various vessels at the wharves were visited by a large number of pleasureseekers —especially the Lady Jocelyn and the Waimate—who obtained an excellent view of the races from their decks.

The general arrangements for the regatta ■were very good indeed. The p.s. Lyttelton did duty as a Committee ship, and the executive officers of the regatta were aboard at their posts shortly after nine o’clock. The entries for the various races were very satisfactory, and the prizes offered most liberal. Mr Packard gave his services as starter for the pulling races, while Captain Eeid performed the same duty for the sailing races. The boats of each were manned by the Christchurch rowing men, who kindly assisted the Committee very materially in this respect. The different races were started with the most commendable punctuality, and most evenly, a fact which was admitted on all sides, and must be most satisfactory to all concerned. Owing to the very stiff north easter blowing the outrigger and inrigger races could not be got off. They will take place this morning. The other events were splendidly contested, especially the Openboat Sailing Bace, Yacht Race, Double Sculls and Pair-oared Races and the Friendly Societies’ Bace. The Yacht Bace was the finest race ever seen in Lyttelton, the finish being most exciting ; as was the Open-boat Sailing Bace, which was just won on the post. The Champion Sailing Bace proved a moral for the Torea, as was expected. She sailed magnificently all through; and the saxe may be said of the two yachts and the sailing boats. The pulling races were very attractive, being well contested; the Double Sculls proving a splendid race, and deservedly taken by the Kea. The Pair-Oared Bace proved a victory for the Lyttelton Bowing Club, her crew showing plenty of pluck and skill in pulling. The Naval Brigade Bace was a novelty, and proved very interesting. Although the wind was blowing so bard, the only casualty was the capsize of a canoe, the occupant of which soon succeeded in reaching a boat, and was at once taken ashore, none the worse for his bath. No day could possibly have been chosen as a more suitable one for the sailing races; the wind being perfectly true and steady all through the day. The Committee are to be congratulated on the excellence of their arrangement s for the Begatta. Mention must be made of the indefatigable manner in which the Hon Secretary, Mr T. L. Smith, has worked ro bring matters to a satisfactory issue in connection with the Begatta, and the result of his labours was patent to everyone yesterday. The following is a detailed account of the day’s proceedings:— The courses were— Nos 4,8, 12,14 and 16.—Start from buoy off Gladstone Pier, round boat or buoy in Dampier’e Bay, round starting buoy, round boat or buoy in Dampier’s Bay, and win between Committee ship and Gladstone Pier. Nos 2 and 6.—Start from buoy off Gladstone Pier, round boat or buoy in Dampier s Bay, and win between Committee ship and Gladstone Pier. Nos. 1 and 13— Start from buoy off Baupaki, and win between Committee ship and Gladstone Pier. Nos. 3, 9 and 10.—Start from Committee ship, round boat or buoy off reef, _ round ree*. round boat or busy off Parsons alwU win between Committee ship and Gladstone Pier. Noe. 6 and 7.—Start from between buoy

«ff eastern breakwater and Harbour Light, round buoy off reef, round reef, thence round boat or buoy iu centra of harbour, oil Camp Bay, between boot and eastern breakwater ; twice round. Win between buoy or boat and eastern breakwater. No. ll.—Start from buoy off Gladstone Pier, round buoy to eastward of reef, and win between Committee ship and Gladstone Pier. _ No. I.— FOUR OABBO OUTEIGGKB BACH. Open to all-oomorfl ; entrance, £3 2s. First prize, £26; second!, £lO. Owing to the heavy north-east weather tins race, for which four crews had entered, had to bo postponed until this morning at nine, lb. 2.—Foub-oabbd Whaleboat Race, for youths under eighteen years of «g<J; entrance, 10s. First prise, £10; second, £3. Four to start or no second prize. Boats not to exceed 26ft in length, and of not

leas than 4ft 6in in breadth. . Lowland Lass. Colon*, white. Matthews, stroke; G. FitziunmoDs, 3; Payne, 2; Haydon, b .w; Donovan, cox ... 1 Under 18. Colour, blue. si««ar% stroke; Campbell, 8; Collins, 2 ; f. ffoig.ii, bow; Green, cox ••• yoaua (L.R.G.) Colour, red. 0. Wilcox, stroke; A Moynihan, 3 ; A. Watson, 2; H. MOlfttchie, bow; f». Galbraith, cox „. 3 Mr Packard sent the three boats away m 9.86 to a very fair start. The stroke of the Venus had some little difficulty with his oar n& storting, and the Lowland Las-* drew away fc> tho front, closely followed by th» Under 18. The Lowland Lass romv .d the buoy jo Dampier’s Bay a lone' a-head of tite blues; and the red- ■'= on a good •port, and a good race i.< l--‘od to the winning-post, the whiles passing it at 9hr 40ffiin 30sec, tho blues a length astern, and the rods a length behind them. The three crew* were all Lyttelton lads, and pulled remarkably well. Time— smin 60sec. No. 3 — Ships’ Boat Sailing Back. Entrance, 10s. First prize, £10; second, £5. Erskine, H. Turpin. white ... 1 Waimate, Captain Mosey. Colour, violet 2 Little Wains ate, Captain Mosey. Colour,

green « At 10.15 the etarling gun for thia race was fired, and Captain Reid sent the boats away from the Committee slap. The race was considered to lie between the Dredge’s boat the Srskino and the Wsimate, a smart looking three-masted boat with three spriteaile and a jib. The result proved an easy win for the JErskine, as after rounding the JSeef she had matters all her own way, and came in a winner at 11.38. The Waimate’s two boats were left to sail for second place, which was taken by the Waimate; the Little Waimate, which was only rigged with a lugsail, did remarkably well, coming round the breakwater about a minute after her more ambitiouslooking sister. jfo. 4.—Double Souhihg Race, in stump outriggers!; entrance, £2 25. First prize, £ls; second, £5. Open only to bond fide Bowing Clubs of three months’ standing. Three to start or no race. Kea (C.R.C.) Colour, white. J. F. Grierson, stroke ; E. M. Boulton, bow ... 1 Moka Moka (Cure B.O.). Colour, purple and white. J. Perrin, stroke; A. Winterbonrn, bow 2 No Name (L.RC.). Colour, red. G. Graham, stroke ; W. Fitz Simmons, bow; J. Donovan, cox 3 Nikau (D. 8.0.). Colour, dark blue and white. F. Fuller, stroke; C. Stringer, bow; C. Styche, cox ... 0

As usual, this race excited a great amount of interest, as being one of the prettiest races en the programme. At 10 31-40 the flag fell and the boats got away, the C.R.C. going to the front, L E.C. second, Kaiapoi third. Their positions were maintained round the Dampier’s Bay buoy and on passing the Committee ship for the first tim-*, when lie Lytteltcn crew picked up a good bit; lie Kaiapoi crew also put on a spurt, and decreased the distance between their boat and those ahead, the U.S.O. being some distance astern. The Canterbury boat rounded the starting buoy very smartly indeed, and was away for Bam pier's Bay several lengths ahead of the L.R.C. boat, which lost ground rounding the buoy, the Raiapoi craw picking up on them and getting almost on even terms. The IT.H.C. boat fonled the buoy, and was at once out of the race. The Canterbury crew increased their lead to Dampier’s Bay, and rounded the buoy in grand form about six lengths ahead of the others. The Eaiapoi crew fouled the Lyttel- - boat going round the buoy and unshipped her rudder, thus spoiling her chance of second piece. The C.E.O. won the race at 10.45.30, having polled in magnificent style from start. to Snieh, and apparently but little exhausted after their long pull. Grierson and Boulton were loudly cheered on coming in, and deservedly so, for they never varied their stroke from start to finish, their pulling winning the admiration of all who saw it. The Lyttelton crew pulled exceedingly well throughout the race, until after losing their rudder, but on coming opposite the entrance between the breakwater, when the wind caught their boat, and the loss of the rudder was then most perceptibly felt, Graham ceased to pull, seeing it was impossible, in face of the loss, to take second place ivaiapoi came in second after an excellent pull, and ihe Lyttelton cockswain entered a protest against her for the foul.

No. s.—OHAiiPiojf Saimks Baoe. For trading vessels under 150 tons. Cutters and centrc-bo&rd vessels not allowed to compete, otherwise open to all comers. Entrance, £3 3s. First prize. New Zealand Shipping Company’s Cup and £SO; second, £2O. Torea, 78 tons, Grundy. White pennant, red ball 1 Mary Ellen, 29 tons, Matthews. Colour blue 2 Cutty Sark, 52 tons, Joss. Blue pennant, white ball 3 Ocean Bird, 33 tons, Williams. Bled and white pennant 0 E. U. Cameron, 41 tons, Larsen, Colour red 0 With as fine a breeze as any vessel could wish for, Captain Beid sent the schooners away at lib 7min IStec. The little Mary Ellen being the first to get rjund and shape a course for the reef, was first round the reef, followed by the E. TJ. Cameron, Catty Sark, and Ocean Bird. Torea last. Getting in the wind however, the Torea soon showed her grand sailing qualities, literally running away from the other vessels, and tacking off the breakwater a long way ahead, the Mary Ellen second; (he others some way astern. The Cutty Sark was considered to have a very good chance for the race; but, on leaving the wharf, the opinion of those acquainted with sailing vessels was that she hod too little ballast, and this in the end proved true, as she was quite out of the race, as far as winning it went, although she was well sailed by Captain Joss. The vessels went away down the harbour against a flood tide, and a splendid breeze, and the first to show up was, as expected, the Torea, at 1.5 p.m., with all plain sail and raffy set, tearing through the water at a tremendous rate. She was soon round the reef and away on the wind again, making some splendid boards. Nothing was seen of the second schooner until 1.30 p.m., when the Mary Ellon came in sight, at which time the Torea tacked off the breakwater. The E. U. C;uneroa came into view next at 1,45,. and the Cutty Sark five minutes later. The Ocean Bird gave up the race on reaching the breakwater after going round the course ouco, and went back to the wharf. The Torea increased her lead every tack, being splendidly sailed, and came in a winner at 2.56 p.m. after having sailed a splendid race. A good race ensued for second prize, which was secured by the Mary Ellen at 8.54, the Cutty Sark coming in third at 4.4 p.m.

This race created considerable interest, and Captain Grandy was heartily cheered when his vessel passed the winning post. The Torea looked a perfect picture and fit to sail in any race. fto. 6.— Cakoe Hack ; three to start or no race. .Entrance, 10a fid. Prize, Mayor’s Cup. Oathleen, J. O. Jones. Colour, white ... 1 Fly, W. 8. Smith. OWr, pink ... 2 Petrel, E. Rees. Col t, white 3 This race was star l B t 11.38, and proved an easy win for the Jones, who led

from atart to finish. The water was very lumpy, and on Roes rounding the Dam pier s Bay flag-boat hi* canoe capsized ; ho, however, swam for the boat and reached it very quickly. A couple of boats went to his a». eietanco and took him and his canoe ashore. Jones paddled on steadily, and came m a winner at. 11.45. The Fly was about ten length* astern, having made a' ood race for it. „ _ T No. 7.— Yacht Baob— Open all comers No centre-board vessel* allowed to compete. Entrance, £3 3». First prize, £SO; second, £lO. Three to start or no race. Xarifa, Isi tons, Butt. Colour, blue, red -

Maltese Cross * Dove, 24 tons, Hutchinson. Colour, blue 8 Waterlily, 6 tons, T. Green, Colour, red, white star 3

Captain Reid having got the three vessels in to line, dropped the flag at six minutes past 12, the Dove and Xarifa getting away together. The Waterlily hung at the starting point some little time, the other two kept in close company round the reef. The Dove _ being slightly in tho load when off Oharteris Bay, t!ie Dove wont about, and tho Xarifa hung on and weathered on her getting a long way to windward, and showed herself the beat, bnaton wind. The Xarifa kept tho lead down tho tiarbour, and on rounding Pat son’s Hook buoy ,•>. -ph-ndid race ensued between her and the Dmc, the Waterlily having given up, Tho Dove .was tho fu-et to run past the breakwater at2 p.tu., about, two lengths ahead of the Xarifa, both running with all sail set, and very fast. Tho Dove .ms tho first to get round the reef, but the Xarifa picked her up again off Oharteris Bay, and went to windward, going about off the breakwater sometime before the Dove, and was away down the harbour on the wind. Both boats were splendidly sailed, their respective masters taking everything they could outof them. The Dove overhauled tho Xarifa after rounding the Parson’s Rock buoy for the second time, and with as much sail as each could carry the yachts ran down for tho winning post. Great intereit was felt as to the result of the race, as, the two yachts coming past the breakwater so close together tho first time, it was anticipated that the result, would be equally close. Such proved tho .case, for the Dove was tho first sighted from the Committee ship coming clear of tho sheds on tho Gladstone pier, s-nd then tho Xarifa about two lengths asterb. Each boat was running very fast, the Xarifa seeming to close in on her opponent. The Dove was the first to take in her spinnaker, and the Xarifa had to keep away a little so as to keep her jibboom clear of the Dove’s taffrail so close were they together. The Xarifa took in her spinnaker just after the Dave, both vessels being close in to the rooks off the breakwater. The Dove passed the winning post at 3.45, and tho Xarifa only two seconds and a half later, thus taking the first prize, as the Dove had to allow her 85 seconds tonnage allowance. The race was the finest ever seen in Lyttelton, and excited very great interest from start to finish. The yachts were each sailed to perfection, and tho sailing-master of each may be proud of his vessel's performance, while the owner of the Xarifa may well feel proud at having beaten such a notedly fast yacht as the Dove has proved herself.

No. B.—Pair-Oabed Baob, in stump outriggers. Entrance, £2 2s. First prize, £ls ; second, £5. Open only to bond fide rowing clubs of three months standing. No Name (L.E.0.) Colour, red. 0. Fitzsimmons, stroke ; I. Harkies, bow ; J. Donovan, cox ... 1 Moka Mota (Cure 8.C.) Colour, purple and white. G. Wright, stroke; B. Day, bow ... ... 2 Kea (C.8.C.) Colour, white. L. M. Oliivier, stroke ; C. B. Dobson, bow 3 Tho No Name was tho fi-st to catch the water, at 12.30, when the flag fell, and took the lead, followed by the Keu, Moka Moka third. A sailing boat got in the way of the latter at the start and lost her a length or so. The No Name kept tho lead and was round the boat in Dampier’s Bay first, and the Kaiapoi boat rounded very quickly, taking second place, the Kea following closely. Tho Lyttelton crew increased their lead, and getting round the last two buoys very smartly drew away from the other two boats, and won at 12.44. Moka Moka second, and Bea third. No. 9.—Sailing Bade; in open boats. Open to all comers. Entrance, £1 Is. First prize, £2O ; second, £5. Six to start or no race. Blanche, M. Ihomas. Colour, red ... 1 Good Templar, J. Sinclair. Colour, blue

and white 2 Erskine, H. Turcin. Colour, white ... 3 Dauntless, J, Wyman. Colour, blue ... 0 Lady Veal, B. Veal. Colour, red and white 0 Samuel, D. Qebbia. Colour, orange ; black ball 0

Captain Eeid sent all the boats away on very even terms at 1.19, and by the time they cleared the breakwater all had their square sails set, acd made a very pretty sight running down to the reef. The Good Templar took a slight lead, but on rounding the reef all were pretty close together. Before reaching Charteris Bay the boats got separated, and the Dauntless got away ahead somewhat, being windward boat off Stoddart’s Point. Here the Grafton crossed the bows of the Dauntless, and materially altered her position, and, in her sailing master’s opinion, lost her the race. On the boats coming into view off the breakwater the Blanche led, closely followed by the Good Templar, and a splendid finish resulted. The boats had to tack on getting inside the breakwater, so as to make the winning-post, and both went about together just off the Committee ship. Even then neither boat could weather the line, and they went about again simultaneously between the Committee ship and the wharf. The Blanche had, however, a slightly better position, the Good Templar having held on a second or so too long, and the bow of the Blanche caught the judge's eye (at 2hr 34min SOsec) a second before that of the Good Templar, Both these boats were splendidly handled throughout, as was the Dauntless, which came in third, and it is much to be regretted that the steamer getting in her way as she did spoilt her chance of winning. No. 10.—Bamasi Boax akd Fibbvtood Leaders’ Baoe. Entries, 2ls. First prize, £io; second, £5, Fell through, there being no entries. No. 11.—Natad Bbioadb Bags, in uniform. To be rowed in pilot boats. Entrance, 6s. Prize, £lO, and piece of plate presented by Mr I. Herman. !lhree to start or no race. Chief Petty Officer A. Arnold. Colour blue pennant, white ball 1 Second Petty Officer Lissiman. Colour red ensign 2 Petty Officer F. Arnold. Colour rod pennant, white ball 3 Petty Officer Teague. Colour white pennant, red ball 0

The crews were set to work at 2 3-20 with a fair start. Nos, 1 ard 2 were palling in better form than the others. Each boat pulled four oars double banked. No. 1 was clear of the breakwater first, and all tho crews had their work cut out, the course being a good length and the water very broken. No, 2 crew pulled remarkably well all through tho race, their boat being heavier than No. 1, but the crew of the latter were not to be denied the first place, which they secured at 2.21, after a good race, No. 2 being a good second. No 12.—Foub-Oabbd Each, in ships’ boats, to be rowed by ships’ apprentices. Entrance, ss, Prize, £5, with Mr Sandstein’s Oup added. Three to start or no race. Young Jocelyn, Jenkins. Colour light blue 1 Waimate, Mosey. Colour violet... ... 2 At 2.36 tho two boats wore sent away from the starting point, both being about level np to rounding tho first buoy, when the Jocelyn took the lead, and maintained it to the finish. Her crew pullsd well together, and, the boat being somewhat smaller and lighter, she had the best show. The Waimate’s orew did not pull so evenly as they might have done, but, in spite of haring a heavier boat and rowing a stern chase, they pulled very pluokily, indeed, to the end. The Jocelyn passed tho winning post at 2.56, the Waimate coming in several lengths astern. No. 13.-Fopb-Oabbd Inbxqoeb Bags ; entrance, 20s. First prize, £ls, with £5 6s added by the Union Steamship Company; second, £5. Three crews entered, but the race was

postponed until 9 a.m. to-day, owing to tho strong breeze blowing. No, 14. —Ships’ Boats Polling Baob ; four oars ; entrance,' 20s. First prize, £l2 ; second, £5. Three to start or no race ; four to start or no second prize. Young Jocelyn, Jenkins. Colour, dark blue 1 Agnes Jessie, J. Humphries. Colour, white 2 'Waimate, Mosoy. Colour, violet 8 Tho race was started at 8.39, the Waimate and Young Jocelyn going away together, tho Agnes Jessie being four lengths astern when tho boats wont past tho Committee ship. Just before tho Dampior’s Bay buoy was reached tho Jocelyn crossed tho Waimate’s bow and took tho load, which she kept, the Waimate giving up tho raco when she reached tho starting bmv . The Agnes Jessie hold on to tho end of the race, which tho Jocelyn won at 4 p.m. No. 16.— Dingt Race ; single soull. Entrance, 2s 6d. First prize, £8; second, 10s. Three to start or no race; four to start or no second prize. Only two boats going to tho starting post, this race did not come off. No. 16.— Friendly Societies’ Fottb-Oabhd Race ; whaleboat. Entrance, 20s. First prize, £2O; second, £5. Three to start or no race. Boats not to exceed 26ft in length, and of not less than 4ft 6in in breadth. Bluebell (Oddfellows). Colour, red ... 1 Lowlands (Druids). Colour, white ... 2 Venus (Good Templars). Colour, pink and blue ... ... 8 Some delay was caused in starting this race, owing to the Venus having got stove in somewhat and making water very fast. It was at first thought that she would not start, but that tho race would bo postponed until to-day to allow of her being repaired. Her crew, however, took her to the starting post, and Mr Packard having got the boats into line, and received the word that they were all ready, sent them away at 4.62, when the Bluebell went away to the front. The Venue pulled until off tho Screw Pile Jetty, when it was found that the boat made so much water, that her crew gav% up tho race, leaving the other two boats to see it out. The Bluebell kept her lead right through the race, her orow pulling much better and more easily than that of the Lowlands. She seemed to have tho race well in hand, and despite one or two very plucky spurts made by the crew of tho Lowlands to wrest the prize from her, the Bluebell passed the Judge’s eye, a winner, at 5.6 p.m., the Lowlands a few lengths behind, after a thoroughly well contested and most interesting race. LYTTELTON LAND SPORTS. Although the regatta constitutes the chief attractiou in Port on the New Year’s holiday, still the land folk find considerable diversion in the sports provided for their amusement, which were held yesterday, as usual, in London street. A Committee, consisting of Messrs Holmes, Fenton, Higgs, Adams, and Wishart, had allotted themselves tho task of managing the sports, and a varied programme of events had been prepared. Mr Fenton acted as Secretary, and .busied himself receiving the entries, while Mr Holmes officiated as starter. The weather was very pleasant for sports, the heat being tempered by a sea breeze and the sun obscured by passing clouds. A somewhat novel item appeared on the programme—a Maori war dance. The event could hardly be regarded as a war dance, only four Maoris, two men and two women, danced a kind of “ haka" on a temporary platform erected at the side of tho Empire Hotel. One great disadvantage in connection with these sports is the fact of their being carried out upon a crowded street; but the Committee deserve credit for their pluck in endeavouring to provide amusements for the public under groat disadvantages, and it is to be regretted that their efforts were not more appreciated. The onlookers persisted in crowding the coarse, and on one occasion the Secretary, Mr Fenton, was |ubjeoted to-a savage assault from a disappointed competitor, who, on hearing that a protest had been decided against him, deliberately knocked Mr Fenton down. The offence was unfortunately not committed “ within view of a constable,” and so the delinquent escaped an immediate arrest. The following is an abstract of the principal events Quoits. First prize, £1 10s; second, £l. Four entries.—J. Archibald, 1; J. Small, 2. Men’s Race, 440yds. Open to all. First prize, valne £2 10s; second, 10s. Four entries.—A. Mummery, 1; W. Bradshaw, 2. Boys’ Bace, under 16,200yd5. First prize, 10s; second, sa. Nine entries. D. Wilson, 1; J. Brown, 2.

Single Women’s Baoe, 150yds. First prize, value £1; second, clock. Four entries.— Miss M'Donald, 1; Miss Herd, 2. Boys’ Walking Baoe, under 16 years, one mile. First prize, £1 j second, 10s. Three entries.—W. Godfrey, 1; H. Davis, 2. Standing High Jump. First prize, 15s; second, ss. Seven entries.—Q. Henrioi, 1; 0. Brown, 2. Men’s Bace, open to all, 100yds. First prize, 15s; second, ss. Eleven entries.—W. Bradshaw, !; M’Kenzie, 2, Sack Bace, 150yds. First prize, £L; second, ss. Six entries.—o. Brown, 1. Married Women’s Bace, 150yds, Lyttelton women only. First prize, value £1; second, box of soap. Four entries. —Mrs Nicholls, 1; Mrs T. D. Belcher, 2, Sailors’ Bace, 440yds. First prize, fire gallons beer; second, one dozen beer. Eight entries.—Blaokey, 1; Hay, 2. There was a protest entered in this race, alleging that the winner had run off the coarse.

Vaulting with pole. First prize, £1; second, 10s. Four entries.—Peter Bobert, 1 ; J. Paka, 2. All the competitors in this event were Maories.

Old Men’s Bace, 100yds. First prize, £1; second, c ue dozen beer.—A. Skinner, 1. Three-legged Bace, boys, 100yds. First prize, 10s; second, ss.—Walters and Day, 1; Wilson and Hoggins, 2. Boys’ Walking Bace, 440yds. First prize, 10s j second, Bs.—A. Davis, 1 j Hurst, 2. PAPAKUI SPOBTB. President, Mr W. Norman; Vice-Presidents, Messrs David Thomas and B. M. OreSswell; hon Treasurer, Mr James Jackson; hon Secretary, Mr 0. A. Calvert; JBandicapper and Starter, Mr S. P. Andrews; Committee—Messrs C. Matson, George Moon, J. A. Young, W. Smith, W. Jackson, D, Erase, P. M. Stewart, G. G. Frame, W. Horner, J. D. Smith, B. Whiting, T. A. Petsrkin, Joseph Taylor, A. M. Philpott, F. Hudson, J. Wild, W. Munro, P. Elder, J. Bligh, and C. Jennings. These annual sports took place on the Cricket Ground, Papanni, yesterday. The weather was, on the whole, pleasant, the heat of the son being somewhat tempered by a cool easterly breeze. There was no lack of means of enjoyment for the public; in addition to the attraction afforded by the sports themselves, there were the inevitable merry-go-round and Aunt Sally, as also a shooting gallery. Those requiring “something stimulating,” could gratify their wishes at a booth furnished by Mr John Barlow, of the Britannia Hotel, while luncheon was laid in a tent belonging to Mr H. M'Grogor, of Papanui, who also hod a booth for the sale of confectionery and drinks of a non-intoxicating character. About a quarter-acre in one corner of tho ground was enclosed with a substantial paling fence, and here the juvenile portion of tno assembly wore gathered together and entertained with races and other games, for which a liberal assortment of toys wore provided as prizes. The Papanni Brass Band were stationed on the centre of tho course, and played a number of selections, in a manner which showed that tho members have made a considerable improvement in their playing during tho year. The course was fenced by moans of stakes and ropes. The track was certainly not such as would delight the heart of a champion pod but was, on the contrary, uneven and somewhat rough. Another thing to which some exception was taken was tho fact that the programmes sold on the ground did not contain any statement of the allowances for the different handicap events. A convenient j dressing tent was provided for competitors.

The sports, on the whole, were fairly good, several of the events being very Wall oontested. During the morning, however, they were not gob off with a* much promptitude could bo desired, but in the afternoon an improvement was made In this respect. The attendance of the public was very good, considering the many counter-attractions. Large numbers of persons were brought from town by tho tramonrs, particularly after IS o clock. The total number of visitors was probably over 2000. The course was rushed several times during tho afternoon, thoneople crowding in in a fashion that rendered it extremely difficult to obtoin a view of some of the events. *

The result* of the event* were os follows !

Quoit Match (open.) Prizes, £2 2s, £1 Is. —David Thomas, 1; Q. Craw, 2. Eight men competed. 100yds Race, boys under 18. Prizes, 10s, ss, 2s 6d,—E. Scrimshaw, 1; A. Hobbs, 2 ; Q, Hernor, 3. Four boys ran. Won by a yard. Tramway Shareholders’ Grand Open Handicap, Distances, 100, 220, 440, and 880yds. Prizes, £lO 10s, £6 ss. First event, 100yds,— J. P. Horner (Byds), 1; 0. Scrimshaw (Byds), 2; F. 0. Hack (6yds), 8, Time—lOseo. This was a splendid race. Horner and Scrimshaw bad a fine run for first place, which was gained by the former by less than half a yard. One-mile Handicap Walking Bace, boys under 16. Prizes, 80s, 20s.—H. J. Shaw (sor), 1 ; B. Ford (60yds), 2. J. S. Horner (ear) and Q. Horner (80yds) also competed. Ford soon overhauled and passed G. Horner, and Shaw parted company with J. B. Horner shortly after the start. He then pressed hard on G. Horner, and passed him without much difficulty. The two Horners now fell to the rear, and Shaw began to close on Ford, who strove gamely to keep the load, but in vain; for Shaw overtook him and went to the front, winning easily. Running High Jump (open). Prizes, 20s, 10s.—W. Lavery, 6ft, 1; D. Hogarty,4ftloin, 2. Five men competed. Sack Bace, 100yds. Prizes, 20s, 10s.—G. Whiting, 1; B. Whiting, 2. Two others ran. The two Whitings, who were evidently practised hands, had it all their own way. Tramway Shareholders’ Open Handicap. Second event, 220yds.—0. Scrimshaw (7 yds), 1; J. P. Horner (7yds), 2; F. 0. Hack (12yds), 3. P. 0. Purchase (sor) also ran. After a fair start, Scrimshaw and Horner collared and passoi Hack. Scrimshaw then drew ahead, and won by about throe yards. Purchase pressed Hack very hard for third place, but tbo latter gained it by about a foot. 150yds Bace, bays under 14. Frizes, 16s, 10s.—B. Scrimshaw, 1; A. Hobbs, 2. Five boys ran. Scrimshaw led from the start, and won by a couple of yards. Men’s District Bace, 160yds. Prizes, SOs, 10s. —J. P. Horner, 1; J. Langdon, 2. Three men ran. Horner won easily. Three-legged Bace, 150yds. Frizes, 20s, 10s.—0. Scrimshaw and B. Gilkos, 1; B. and T. Frame, 2. Three couples ran. Throwing Cricket Ball. Prizes, 20s, 10s.— 0. Brentford (72jds), I; W. Phillpott, 2. Nine competed. 220yds Race, boys under 15. Frizes, 20», 10s, ss. Hayward, 1; H. Matson, 2 ; B. Scrimshaw, 3. Five boys ran. Hayward led throughout, and won by some three or four yards.

Tramway Shareholders’ Open Handicap. Third event, 440yds,—0. Scrimshaw (14yds), 1; F. 0. Hack (24yds), 2; J. P. Homer (Hyde), 3. P. 0. Purchase (sor) and J. Langdon (20yds) were entered, but did not run. Scrimshaw passed Hack when about hall over the distance, and won as he liked. Vaulting with Polo (open). Frizes, 80s, 15s.—A. Amyes (7ft lOin), 1 j D. Hegarty (7ft Sin), 2. Two others competed. Amyes’ vaulting was very pretty. Two Mile Handicap Walking Baoe (open). Frizes, 60s, 80s.—0. J. Lawrence (sc?) 1; H. J. Shaw (160yds) 2, W. Jackson (sor), J. Beece (60yds), and E, H. Ford (70yds), also competed. Lawrence quickly took leave of his companion, and 'passed Beece without much difficulty. He then began to draw up to Ford, and despite the plucky walking of the latter, soon got in front of him. Shaw strove manfully to keep the ad* vantage given him by the handicap, and the race now resolved itself into a struggle between him and Lawrence, the others falling hopelessly to the rear, Lawrence gradually gained on Shaw, and passed him amid great enthusiasm. Shaw, however, was determined not to be beaten, and kept neck and neck with Lawrence for several rounds. On the last lap Lawrence began to leave his plucky little antagonist behind, and gradually increasing his lead, won by half-a*dozen yards. The other men retired before the race was over.

Putting 141 b hammer. Prize, 20s, 10s.— G. Frame, 64ft lOin, 1 ; O’Connor, 64ft BJin, 2. Six men competed. Married Women's Baoe (100yds). First prize, box of tea; second, bar of soap; third, bag of flour.—Mrs Lawrence, 1. The names of the other prize-takers could not be ascertained from the Committee. Six competitors ran. Hop, Step, and Jump. Prizes, 20*, 10s. —D. Hegarty, 1 j John Orr, 2. W. Lavery also competed. One Mile Banning Handicap (open). Prizes, 60s, 20s.—G. Whiting (scratch), I; J. Langdon (20yds), 2. H. Williamson (20yds) and F. Haskins (60yds) also ran. G. Pratt (20 yds) and F. O. Hack (40yds) were scratched. A fairly good start was secured. Whiting overhauled and passed Langdon and Williamsou at the end of the first lap. He took the lead soon after, and Haskins dropped to the rear. At the end of the half mile Whitiog was leading by 80yds, and gaining every moment. Haskins soon retired. Langdon then took second place, but was unable to draw near Whiting, who won as he pleased. Banning Long Jump. Prises, 20s, 10s.— D. Hegarty (17ft), 1 j J. Orr (16ft Bin), 2. Four men competed. 4 Tramway Shareholders’ Open Handicap! Fourth event, 880yds.—0. Scrimshaw (sor), 1;. F. 0. Hack (20yds), 2; P.. 0. Purchase (10yds), 8. J. P. Horner (sor) also ran. The men got off to a good start. Scrimshaw went away from Horner at a groat rate, and the latter gave up on the second lap. Scrimshaw then collared Purchase and Hack, and the three ran together till the last lap, when Scrimshaw went to the front, and won by about half-a-dozen yards. The prizes in this handicap wore awarded according to points gained in the several events, a first place counting three points, a second two and a third one. The result was os follows: Scrimshaw, II points 1 Hack 6 „ ... ) o Horner 6 „ ... J 2 Purchase I „ 0 Horner and Hack agreed to divide the second prize between thorn. Putting the stone (161 b). Prizes, 20s, 10s, —M. O’Connor (80ft 4ia), I; B, Frame (80ft 2iin), 2, Four men competed. _ Handicap Hurdle Baoo, 440yds (open) j 12 flights of hurdles, Bft 6in high. Prizes, 60s j 80s.—H. B. T. Matson (30yds), I; W. Lavery (sor), 2. Q. Whiting (80yds), J. Orr (10yds), and J. P. Horner (10yds) also ran. A good start was effected, and little alteration took place in the relative positions of the men during the first lap, except that Lavery passed Whiting. At the beginning of the second lap Lavery took second piece, while Whiting and Orr fell at the second hurdle, and wore thus thrown out of the race. A good raoe ensued between Lavery and Matson, but the latter kept the advantage given him by the himdicapper, and won with ease. Lavery fell at the lust hurdle.

EAIAPOI BPOETS. President—Mr K. Moore j Judgo—Mr Caleb Smith j Starters—Messrs A, T. Clerk and W. Fraser ; Secretary and Treasurer—Mr 0. H. Dudley j Committee—Messrs W. Burnip, J. Perrin, T. A. Weston, A. T. Clark, J. Moore, W, Fraser, F. Pearce, H. J. Wood, A. Piper, W. Pattman, M. 0. Moran, G. H. Blackwell, W. Eokoraley, T. Lymkcy, A. Pearce, N. Kidd, and J. Hirst. The Eaiapoi people did wisely when they found that Bangiora had to a certain extent “ jumped their claim” in the matter of .horse racing, to arrange for a day’s athletic sports instead, as it proved to be a capital source of

enjoyment to their resident* n» well os to their visitors, who were a* numerous us ever. The sports at Kaiapol, though got u p without a great amount of mousy, and only a certain amount of trouble on the part of one or two member* of the Committee and tho Hcorotnry, Mr Dudley, proved equal to the occosion, and afforded a good day’s amusement. The weather was beautiful, and though tho site for the sport* was rather small, there was room enough for all to see the events, and there wore plenty of corners at liberty for tho several picnic parties that made their day’s outing so much more enjoyable. The paddocks are two which were lent for the occasion by Messrs W. Burnip and M. Lynskey, near Messrs Eokerslev and M‘Far lane’s grain store, and close to the river. In tbo centre of this was situated Mr Burnip’s booth, where creature comforts were dispensed by him, and the Secretary’s and dressing tents wore close to this. There wore estimated to be about 1500 people on the ground during the afternoon, and tho race* being very numerous there was little or no delay between each, one being no sooner finished than another was commenced. Some interesting items were introduced into the sports, notably Te Whiti’s ride from Parihaka, which it is almost needless to say was not accomplished. To do this it was necessary for the competitor to stride a barrel which was slung py the ends on a pole well greased for the occasion, and, of course, the moment the rider essayed to start, the force of gravity caused the barren to revolve and land the rider on his back on the ground. Another amusing feature of the programme was the tub race, where tho competitors, six in number, had to pass through a tub lying on tbo ground twice daring the half-mile, which they all did very cleverly. The walking race, ae usual, produced a protest, and the last man of the four who competed was generally considered to be the only one entitled to the prize, the others being far from good walkers. H. Sterer deservedly took the prize in the orangoutang race, which he won easily, surprising every one at the pace he ran backwards. The following are the events as run;— Boys’ Bace (under 16). First prize, 15s; eecond, a lamb.—R. Bamsden, 1; B. East, 2, Girls’ Race (under 14), First prize, 10s; second, <>. hat.—B. Ashworth, 1; M. Rosser, 2. Men’s Handicap (440yde). Prizes, £2,105. —H. A. Clarke (6yds), 1; M. M'Mormiok (10yds), 2. Boys’ Race (under 12). First prize, 10s ; second, a cup.—M. Lynskey, 1; J. Ashworth, 2. Men’s Sack Race (220 yd»). Prizes, 10s, ss.—B. Ashworth, 1; P. do la Court, 2. Mile Bace (Handicap) ;10 entries. Frizes, £3, £l.-M. M’Oormick (75yds), 1 ; Adams (90yds), 2. Youths’ Sack Race (120yds).—J, Ashworth, 1; J. Neal, 2. Men’s Hurdle Handicap (i-mile, over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft6in high).—J. Edmunds (100yds), 1; J. Dippenheim (100yds), 2. E. Storer and J. Ashworth started from scratch. Orangoutang Bace (100yds forwards, 100yds backwards, and 100yds on all fours). Frizes, 80s, 10s.—H. Storer, 1; E. Storer, 2. Married Women’s Bace (100yds). Prizes, 21s, 10s.—Mrs Blackburn, 1j Mrs Burgess, 2. Men’s 100yds Handicap. Frizes, £2,105. 16 entries.-J. Martin (scr), 1; 0. Toit (3yds), 2. Sunning Long Jump. Frizes, 15s, ss. H. Donnelly (16ft 4in), 1; J. Dippenheim, 2. Walking Bace (one mile). Prizes, £2, 10s.—B. Rollinson (scr), 1; B.Storer (scr), 2; J. Edmunds (80yds), 3; B. J, Wilson (50yds), 4, A protest was lodged. Men’s Half-mile Handicap. Prizes, £2,105. —M. M’Oormiok (30yds), 1; H. Storer (scr), 2; B. J. Wilson (60yds), 3. Three Legged Bace (220yds). Prizes. 30s, 6s.—Storer Bros., 1; M’Lean and Neal, 2. Novelty Tub Bace (440yds). Frizes, £l, ss.—B. Storer, 1; H. Storer, 2. Youths* Bace (under 18); 9 entries. First prize, £1; second, a lamb.—U. M’Oorjniok, 1; Adams, 2. Girls’ Bace (under 18); 220yde. Frizes, 20s, 10s.—B. Ashworth, 1; 8. Ashworth, 2. Old Men’s Bace (over 45) ; 220yds. Prizes, 16s, 10s.—J. Ward (67yrs), 1; J. Perrin (55yre), 2. M. Shearsby, J. Jeffrey, J. Fisher, W. Burnip, also ran. Baby Show (under 6 months). First prize, £1 ; second, a costume. —Rosa Sheppad-d (born July 16, 1881), 1; 0. W. Brain (born July 13,1881), 2. There wore fifteen entries for this, which caused great fun, and the father of the winning child got immensely excited at the result.

EAIAPOI FIBK BRIGADE. The annual turn-out of this Brigade last night was very successful, and the members were well rewarded for the very energetic manner in which they have worked to get it up. The public at_ Eaiapoi are to bo congratulated upon having a body of men who are so devoted to their interests, and are willing to act up to their motto, “ Beady, always ready.” The members of the Christchurch and Lyttelton Brigades arrived at Eaiapoi about 7 p.m., and a few members of the Bangiora Brigade also met them. They marched from the station to Mr Burnip’s large room, where a substantial luncheon was laid, to which about eighty eat down. Mr Superintendent Blackwell, of the Eaiapoi Brigade, in the chair, Mr Harris, Mr Isaac Wilson, the Mayor of Eaiapoi, and other gentlemen being present. Luncheon ended the Brigade returned to the shod, where a procession was formed as follows:—The Eaiapoi Brigade, with their steam engine, “Torrent,” and their hand engine gaily decorated with evergreens and lighted with a number of Chinese lanterns. The visiting Brigades bearing torches, closed the procession, which marched through the principal streets to the Ferry Reserve, near the river, where the pyrotechnic display was held. This passed off well, and was concluded by a device representing the fireman in full dress emitting sprays from his branch, and finishing with “ A Happy New Tear. Good Night.” A collection was made during the evening, which realised a fair sum, though not as much as the 4000 people present should have contributed.

WINSLOW BPOBTB AND RAGES. The usual annual sports and races were held at Winslow yesterday. This is the fifth meeting of the kind that has been held on the Winslow ground, and the sports have gradually risen in popularity till they have come to be looked upon as quite an established holiday ground. Being New fear’s Day, too, many of the Ashburton people take advantage of the holiday and sports to enjoy a pleasant outing; ana as no gate money is charged, of course a large orowd is very easily collected. Owing to the popularity of the sports and races annually hold at Winslow, subscriptions towards the prise money and general expenses oome in quite fluently, and the Committee always find themselves very comfortably off financially, and as a consequence, considering that all the competitors are confined to.the district, very respectable prizes indeed are offered. Yesterday there were fully 1000 people on the ground, and the stationmaster at Ashburton, Mr Pilkington, arranged for a special train to leave the station for Winslow at eleven o’clock, which was largely taken advantage of by the populace, some 500 people availing themselves of the convenience, besides a orowd that went by the ordinary. The special was made up of an unlimited number of cattle trucks, seated in the most primitive fashion possible, but its freight was brimming over with jollity and good humour. The creature comforts of visitors wore oared for by Mr W. Harris, of the Winslow Hotel, who nad an ample booth on the ground, and by Mr W. T. Davison, confectioner. The Gaming and Lotteries Act having waved off all the wheel-of-fortuue men, the ground was far loss lively than it had been in previous years. The races were the first part of the proframmo, and the initial event was the [andioap Hdbdib Baob ! u miles j over six flights of hurdles. Prise, 12 sots. Mr Sogar’e oh m Cigarette, list 71b (Kelly) 1 Mr Cuthbert'a g m Buttoifly ' ... (Scott) 8 Lowehand and Lady Gladys also entered. The start oould not have been better, and after cantering together to the first hurdle Cigarette went away with a good lead. At the second hurdle all baulked but Cigarette,

who thus got away to the front, and had It all her own way. Lonehand and Lady Gladys fenced badly, and gave up half-way round, leaving Butterfly to follow Cigarette tome—a long stem chase. Wntßi/OW Otrr (handicap); 1* miles, Pint hone, 20 sots j second, save stakee. bg Steamer. 8«t 71b (Harris) I Mr Lewis' b % Sandy, tot (Lewisjos) 8 Law, Mon, and Minnie also ran. The lot got away to a fair start, and kept well together all round the distance. Steamer, however, had a slight lead, which he kept throughout, and finished with it slightly increased, Sandy being second. The race wae very close indeed, and the fire moved over the mile and a half about ae closely together as a cavalry troop. Tbottiko Bags (handicap) i 2 miles. Bribe, 5 SOTS. There were five entries for the trot, and after an interesting race the event closed with Titokowam first, jjarkie second, and Inkerman third. Maidbk Flats j 1 mile. Prize, 6 sort. Weight for age. Postentriss. Eight hors-s entered for this race—Pirate, Kanoy Loo, xleuiuant, Butcher Boy, Brittania, Oddfellow, Brush, and Grannie, The race, which was fairly contested, resalted in a win for Pirate, who was steered by J. Smith, Britannia second, and Butcher Boy thirJ. Cokbolatiok Baoi, 1 mile. Catch weights; prize, 6 s on. A trio entered, comprising Q. Lawson’s Brittannia, P. Journeaux’s Lass, and ¥. Lewis’ Sandy. The last named won easily, Lass second. When half-way across the course, Britannia retired. % After the horse raotng a pretty fair programme of athletic sports was gone through, that occupied time till evening, after which a ball took place in Mr Grigg’a store. ASHBUttTON. Yesterday was kept a dose holiday in Ashburton. Most of the population were out of town at the Winslow sports, many were picnicking at the beach or elsewhere, and the town bod quite a deserted appearance from morning till the shadows began to lengthen, and the holiday-seekers returned.