BOXING DA Y SPORTS AT THE GROVE HOTEL, BIG BUSH.
(From our Own Correspondent.) .. The day being beautifully fine, the holiday seekers began to arrive about 10 a.m., to , witness the sports advertized to take place. ■ The number gradually increased from 200 to 250, and throughout the day seemed to enjoy themselves exceedingly. Our worthy host made ample provision for all—an excellent dinner, j&c.o: The sports were well arranged, and carried out to the letter. Commencing in the morning with cricket, skittles, &c., dinner over, all were on the look-out for the races, &c., which commenced at 2 p.m. Ist Race.—Mr. Hart’s Tommy and Mr. G. Wratt’a'Monkey; one mile. Tommy won by two lengths. - r _ 'Stod..,Kace. —Mr. J. Robinson’s Matilda and Mrl Sfiepherd’s Miss' Fidget;, miles; £S a side; This was a'hard struggle; Miss, Fidgpti Won by a length, : . - ' ; ! - ;i3rd Raoa.r-The^T Match (a most exmfehig; race), ,Mrv.Shepherd’s "Liqucrice ~Mr. Gnhp’s'trotting'horse; £5 to £2. 'Won ••^^gujabricQ,-by l^'leagths.v *• r ' v p ' >lbyd^^aoridCv ; >li' - - . i. .!
The next race was for £5 a side between Mr. Shepherd’s Miss Fidget and the Maori horse. Won by the Maori horse, by two lengths. Foot Race.—loo yards ; three run. Won by Mr. W. Staples. The next race was a very exciting one; five Maori-women run 100 yards for a dress. Jumping in Sacks.- -Distance 75 yards ; two started. " Won by F. Rush. Finally.—The Pigs with greasy tail. The Ist pig let loose, about 50 started. Caught by F. Rush ; second, by the same.
The sports of the day concluded, I was exceedingly pleased to notice how well every person conducted themselves, and they seemed thoroughly happy. Nothing happened to disturb the harmony of the visitors, and every one left in good humor, even to our worthy policeman. Host Shepherd deserves great credit; the arrangements were excellent the provisions good and plentiful. I think none regretted their visit to the sports at the Big Bush.
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Marlborough Express, Volume III, Issue 95, 4 January 1868, Page 6
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317BOXING DAY SPORTS AT THE GROVE HOTEL, BIG BUSH. Marlborough Express, Volume III, Issue 95, 4 January 1868, Page 6
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