Paiaka Sports and Concert.

Manawatu Herald, 14 March 1893, Page 2

Paiaka Sports and Concert.

Iu despite of the roughness of the day the sports and concert announced to he held at Paiaka in aid of the suffererers by the Queensland floods was duly held on Baturday. Messrs F. Znppicich, J. Benjamim. Albert James, U. A. Spring and J. Hadh'eld were the committee ; Mr Gardner judge, and F. Hadfield starter. The handicappers were G. Taylor and F. Hadfield, and the honorary secretary was Mr Connell. The result of the different events was as under : — 120 yds Hurdle Handicap — Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, 2s Bd. There were twelve entries. George McMillan, Byds, 1 ; Oswald Gardner, scr., 2. 150 yds Maiden Race — Ist prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd, 2s 6d. Nine entries. J. Benjamin, 1 ; George Mcrnillan, 2 ; Albert James, 8. Long Jump Handicap — Prize, ss. D. Sutherland (16in) 16ft 6in, 1; 0. Gardner (scr) 16ft 4in, 2. Paiaka Handicap, 100 yds— lst prize, 10s ; 2nd, 2s 6d. C. A. Spring (syds) 1 ; D. Sutherland (syds) 2 ; J. Benjamin (lyd), 3. Three-legged Race, 100yds — Prize, 8s; 0. Gardner and J. Wylie, 1 ; J. Sutherland and D. Gardner, 2. Glory-hole Handicap, 100yds — Ist prize, ss ; 2nd, 2s 6d. J. Murray, 1 ; W. Bilby, 2. 440 yds Handicap — Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, 2s 6d. 0. Gardner, scr, 1 ; J. Benjamin, scr, 2. High Jump Handicap — Prize, ss. G. McMillan, (Sin) 4fb 6in, 1 ; J. Benjamin (scr), 2nd. Sack Hurdle Race, 50 yds — Prize, ss. D. Gardner, 1 ; James Wylie, 2 ; John Wylie, 3. Tramway Handicap, 220 yds — Ist prize, 10s; 2nd 2s 6d. G. McMillan, 6yds, 1 ; T. Bilby, 12yds, 2 ; J. Benjamin, lyd. 8. Children's Race, 75yds — Ist prize, 2a 6d ; 2nd, Is ; 3rd, 6d. G. Harrison, 1 ; L. Gardner, 2 ; G. Gardner, 8. Smoking Race, 50yds out and 50yds in Prize, ss. J. Benjamin, 1 ; Seymour, 2. .Gonsolation Race— lst prize, 7s 6d; 2nd, 2s 6d. J. Wylie, 1 j A. James, 2.

The concert was held in the large room recently erected by Mr Gardner, and it was well filled by visitors. In the first part Miss Gardner played the overture, and songs were given by the Misses Turner and Gardner, and Messrs D. Gardner, Orr, Harrj.

son, Skinner, Juppicich, H. Beau^ champ and Thomas. Mr Gardner gave a reading. A farce was performed by Messrs D. Gardner and J. Sutherland and caused much amusement. In the second part songs were given by Miss Gardner, and Messrs 0. Gardner, Seymour, Harrison, Beauchamp, Nelson, Skinner, Edgar, McMillan, Colquit and Stevens. All the performers were heartily applauded and many encored, and a very pleasant gathering was brought to a close by a light repast liberally supplied by Mr and Mrs Gardner to all the visitors. We are glad to report that the result of these efforts was the obtaining of £3 15s for the sufferers.