ANNUAL HOSPITAL FETE.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 16, 1 December 1883, Page 2

ANNUAL HOSPITAL FETE.

A glorious morning ushered in St. Andrew’s day, and long before the sports commenced a large number of people began to congregate on the sports ground. Every one seemed in the highest spirits and intent upon enjoying themselves. The whole proceedings passed off without the slightest hitch or unpleasantness. The programme was carried out in its entirety with tne exception of the vaulting match, which fell through for want of a pole. Owing to the absence of Captain Winter, Mr. Nolan was elected starter, and he carried out his duties in such an able and efficient manner as to give the highest satis* faction to every one. The Judges, Messrs, Crawford and Morgan, were unremlttent in their duties, and the success of the day’s proceedings was owing, in no small degree, to their exertions. Mr. Murchie, as Rdferee. discharged his duties in his usual impartial manner, and the exertions of the Secretaries, Messrs. McKay and CrA/ell, are beyond praise. Of the General dbnmittee, Messrs. Skeet, Croll, and Boylan were prominent in assisting to make all arrange* ments successful. The President (Hie Worship the Mayor) and Vice-President (8. Locke, Esq.) gave zest to the proceedings by their presence on the ground. The following is the programme of the day’s proceedings s— Punctual to the time appointed, the en* □ livening strains of the J Battery Band were ’ heard and, accompanied by a good attend* ance, marched od the ground shortly before 11 o’clock. The first event on the programme was:— 1. Maiden Race—2oo yards. Entrance, 2s. Ist prize Plated Coffee Pot, presented by T. J. Dickson t 2nd arise, Bridle presented by M. Hall. , The following were the entries L. Rees, > P. Maher, R. Raymond, A. Sorry, F, Tyre, A J. Martin, and R. T. Heylar. TU L. Rees ... 1 F. Tyre ~ 2 P. Maher 8 Only four started for this race, when Rees soon came to the front, and & good race ensued between Tyer and Raes, the latter winning by half a yard. 2. Boys’ (under 16) Handicap — 150 yards. Entrance, Is. Ist prize 20s i 2nd prize, 10s t The following were the entries for this ’ eventW. Harris, sc. ; E. Lewis, 3 yds.; F. Drummond. 3 yds. ; A. Martin, 5 yds.; W. Stukey, 5 yds. ; J. Steveuson. 4 yds. ; W. Foster, 5 yds. ; F. Steveison, 7 yds. ; A. Lewis, 7 yds. E. Lewis ~ ~, 1 J. Stevenson ~, 2 F. Drummond 8 E. Lewis soon ran through the field and came in a winner by a yard. 3. Hop, Step, and Jump —Entrance, 2e. Ist prize, l amp, value 20s, presented by A. G. Croll; 2nd prise, Breastplate, presented by E. K. Brown McNeil ... ~, ~t 1 Wi Parone ... ~, 2 Polgrain 3 Polgrain retired early in the conteet, leaving McNrii and Purone to oonteet the two first I places, McNeil winning with ease. ’ 4. 100 Yards Scratch. Entrance, 2e fld, Ist prize, “ Herald ” Cup, value L2 2e ; 2nd p»ize, Smoking Cap, presented by Miss Shakespeare B. Weeton 1 H. C&utle ~, g AM D. McNeil 3 This was one of the best ranee of the day, All got away well together, Weston slightly in advance. About 20 yards from home Cantie put on a good spurt, but failed to collar his man, who came in the winner of an exciting race by about half a yard, and rolling a etout lady over, who stood in the way, in flrei-olass style. 5. Boys' (under 12 years) Handicaps Entrance, Is—to be received on the ground. Ist prize, 20a ; 2nd prise, Coat, presented by H. Lewis? 3rd prise, pair of Boots, presented by A. J. Cooper -4ai The following entered. Ward, O’Meara, 1 Brown, Nandlsnt, Stuckey, McKay, Atkins, J Taylor, Stevenson. ■ E. O’Meara 1 L. Ward ; 2 F. Stevenson ~, 8

O'Meara soon showed in front, and led all through, winning by 4 yard* A protest was lodged against Ward, which was disallowed, G. St. Andrew’s Handicap. Entrance 7s fid. For fhie race there were three events, scores counting 6 for let, 3 for 2nd, and 2 for 3rd. let prise, LG 5» ; 2nd prize, L2 2s ; 3rd prize, LI le, the winner of each event to receive a prize The following thirteen entered for this contest : —H, Cantie, sc. ; B. Weston, sb. ; D. McNeil, sc. ; C. McFarlane, J, White, L. Rees, G. Henderson, J. George, J. McFarlane, F. Tyre, F. Skeet, C. Lewis, and J. Martin. L. Rees (5 yards) 1 Cantie (sc) 2 Weston (so) 3 G. Henderson and J. George scratched for the first event. Some of them ran out of w the course at the start, and thereby lost their chance. A good race ensued between Rees and Cantie, the former coming in about one yard ahead of the latter, with Weston a | a good third.

7. Vaulting With thb Pole. Entrance 2s fid. Ist prize, Tweed Trousers, made to o»"der by F. H. Cox This event failed to come off, there being no pole.

8. Running High Jump. Entrance 2s 6d. Ist prize, Bridle and Breastplate, presented by H. Bruce; 2nd, pair of slippers by J. Anderson Heara ... ... ... 1 Dunlop ... 2 Adene retired at 4ft 7in Both Heara and Dunlop failed at sft, and jumped off at 4ft 1 lin, when Heara got clean over and won. 9. Sr Andrew’s Handicap. 2nd event, 250 yards. Rees (8 yds) ... ... 1 Martin (12 yds) ... ... 2 C. McFarlane (6 yds) ... 3 Rees came in a winner by 2 yds ; good second and third. , 4 10. Egg and Ladli Rack, 150 yards. Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist prize, Gold ring value Lz 2s, presented by G. R Wyllie ; 2nd, Ham, presented by W. Adair J. White ... ... 1 E George ... ... 2 L Peters ... ... 3 Nine entered for this race. White ran away from the field and won by about 12 yards. 11. Volunteer Band Race, 100 yds scratch. Entrance Is. Ist prize, Field Glass, value L 4 4«, presented by T. E. R. Bloomfield ; 2nd, pair Derby Shoes, by D. E. Smith A. Nosh 1 •T. W. Nash ... ... 2 T. Morrison ... ... 3 Eleven entries. Won by 3 yards. LUNCH.

12, Walking Match Handicap, One mile. Entrance, 2s 6d. let prize, Cruet Stand, value L2 3a, presented by A. J. Gibbs ; 2nd, Carved Towel Horse, by J. Whinray Six entered for this race as follows :—C. McFarlane, sc. ; J. McFarlane, sc. ; J, W. Mackrill, 25yds. ; G. F. Henderson, 30yds. ; H. J. Asmuss, 45yds. ; H. Cantie, 55yds. McFarlane (scr.) ... 1 Mackrill (25 yards) ... 2 Asmuss (45 yards) ... 3 Mackrill kept well in front of Asmuss for the two first laps. About half way round the last lap McFarlane came to the front with a great rush, and loft his men behind 25 yards at the finish. Time, 9 min. 25 sec. 18. St. Andrew’s Handicap. Third Event, 440 yards. 9 Cantie (10 yards) ... 1 White (10 yards) ... 2 M|Hin 8 Cantldßron easily by about six yards, 14. TlßhraG The Hammer, Ifilbs. Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist prize, Whip, preshnted by I. C. Taylor Burnand (63ft) 1 Mullane (60ft) ... ... 2 Burnand won with first throw, 15. Handicap Hurdle Race, 250 yards over three flights, 3 feet 3 inches high. ' Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist prize, Pickle Jar, ' value L2 2s, presented by M. Nasmith ; 2nd, Coat, presented by Teat and Friar '

There were eleven entries for this event: — B. Weston, sc. ; D. McNeil, sc. ; H. Cantie, 3 yds. ; J. Baker. 4 yds. , J. White, 4 yds. ; J. George, 6 yds. ; J. McFarlane, 8 yds. ; H. J. Asmuss, 9 yds. ; F. Tyre, 9 yds. ; J, Martin, 12 yds. C. F. Lewis, 14 yds. White (4 yards)... ... 1 Wtstrn (sc) ... ... 2 George (5 yards) ... 3 White had this race entirely in his own hands, and won with ease by many yards, A protest was entered (but not entertained) against Weston and George, they having vaulted over several hurdles.

16. Putting the Stone, about 161bs. Entrance, 2s. let prize, Lamb, presented by Thelwall & Co; 2nd, sUlbs New Potatoes, presented by Mrs E. Knights i Burnand (27ft 4in) ... 1 [ Carroll 2 Five entries. 17. Mile Handicap. — Entrance, 2s 6d Ist prize. Gcod Bros.’ Cup, value £3 3s : 2nd, 20s. The following were the entries and starters for this event ; —J. McFarlane, sc. ; C. McFarlane, sc. : J. White, 25yds. ; G. F. Henderson, 30yds. ; J. McGuinness, 25yds ; F, Tyre, 35yds. ; and R. Gould, 80yds. McGinness (25 yds) ... 1 White (25 yds) 2 J McFarlaneJac) ... ~, 3 Gould kept a good lead for the first two laps, when McGuinness collared him ; W bite and McFarlane working well up, the three finishing in the above order. 18. Tug of War, Representative Teams ! 12 a side.—Entrance, Is per man. Istprize, 3 dos. pints Ale, presented by 1 Allanaoh aud nausea ; 2nd, 6 doz. Ginger Ale, presented Page. For this event twelve on each side were captained by Burnand and Harns respectively, the former winning both trials.

19. Gihls’ Rack. — Entrance, Is. 2s paze, pint of Milk lor 12 months, preseated by A. Won tun ; 2 no, Cake, Value 10s, by Mr Erskine, 8. nepburn ... 1 8. Hearkeld 3 E. Richardson 3 Five entered for this event. 20. Rowing Club Boat Race, Trial Fours, three heats. Final heat to he rowed this afternoon, Piize for winning crew, 6 biiver Cups, presented by Cap* am T, W. Porter. Messrs Jackson and Ratcliffe were pitted against each other fur the first heat. At lour o’clock both crews were ready to start, but through some unnecessary uelay did not get I away until neany 4.30. At the start Jacsk son's crew get well away, gaming about half I a length on their opponent*. They soon increased the distance, aud had the race ail their own way, winning by about twelve lengths. The crews for the next heat viz., Messrs Pavitt aud Barnes then went to the post, made a good start, and kept together me whole way, till within 20 yards ul the winDing post when Barnes’ managed to foige ahead, and won by about half a length. Thia was a very exciting race Horn start to end, and until they came to the finish, it was hard to tell who would gain the victory. All the crews pulled well together except Ratcliffes, who snowed the want of practice. The final heat will be ruwed this afternoon, when we hope to see au exciting contest, each crew being pretty evenly matched.