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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 282, 11 November 1884, Page 2

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PRINCE OF WALES ATHLETIC MEETING. The Prince of Wales Athletic Meeting took place at Roseland yesterday on Mr. E. Beresford's new ground. It was not such a success as might have been expected, but the weather to a large extent tended to spoil the sport and largely affect the attendance of visitors, there being an extremely cold southerly wind blowing across the ground the whole of the day, but, notwithstanding that everything passed off satisfactorily. Mr. Beresford has apparently gone to much trouble and expense in putting the ground in good order and condition, and though not at present, it will in a very short time be about the best obtainable ground for this purpose in or about Gisborne, and will supply a long-felt necessity There were various kinds of amusements to be gone into between the events, and the Battery Band being in attendance, materially added to the day’s enjoyment. Lunch was provided at the Roseland Hotel,*|at (which there were a large number oLgucsta. In the evening a plain dress ball was given in the Makaraka Hall, the attendance at which, from all parts of both town and country was exceedingly large, and at nine o’clock the building was so crammed as to sometimes debar many from taking part in the dances. The room was nicely decorated with willows and evergreens hung from the ceiling and around the walls, whilst over the platform the wall was prettily ornamented with flowers worked forming the sentence, “ God bless the Prince of Wales, V.R.” This set the room off to advantage, and it certainly presented an imposing appearance when filled with the dancers. Couches and chairs were placed on the platform, where couples could retire if tired. The programme was well arranged. At the end of the first part supper was announced, and the couples then adjourned to the billiardroom, where every delicacy of the season could be obtained. After supper the dancing was again continued until near daylight, when the visitors retired evidently much worn out, though perfectly well satisfied with the evening’s amusement. Messrs. Crawford and I’lood provided the music in their usual excellent style. On the whole we think Mr. Beresford deserves much praise for the enterprising spirit which he has exhibited on this occasion in his endeavors to please his friends and afford them amusement, and we trust that this will not, be the last of these friendly reunions which will be promoted by him. Appended is the result of the spurts I RlN.'!’ of Wales’ Handicap, to bo run in three heats, viz: 100,150, and 200 yds. F ust 1 rize, £5 ; Second, £1 10s ; Third. 10. S. Entrance 2» 6.4. Acceptance, 3s. Inst Heat, 100 yards. C. McFarlane (6yds) « C. Lewis (7yds) ... ” J J. H. Clayton (54yds) *’ 3 J. George, B. Nash, W. B. Mill, J. Martin, and btevenson also started. A good start was

affected and Lewis soon went to the from and kept the lead until within about fiftx yards of the winning post, when he lost considerably by turning around to look al Clayton. McFarlane then spurted and passing Lewis won by about a breast. Second Heat, Prince of Wales Handicap; 150 yards. H. Cantie (scratch) 1 C. McFarlane (6yds) 2 J. Martin (6|yds) 8 Lewis also started, and the four kept well together the whole way. J. Martin led until within about fifty yards from home when McFarlane and Cantie passed him and made a good struggle for first place, but Cantie passed the post about a foot ahead. Third Heat, Prince of Wales Handicap, 200 yards, J. Martin (14$yds) .. ~ .. .. 1 H. Cantie (scratch 2 C. M.Farlane (10yds) 3 B, Nash (7|yds), C. Lewis (14|yds), J. H. Clayton (9yds), also started, Martin went away splendidly and kept well ahead from Start to fin’sh. This completed the heats and C. McFarlane was declared the winner witv> 10 nointß: H. Cantie, 8 points, second ; J. Martin, 7 points, third. Pole Jump. Prize £l. Entrance, 2s. S. Boland .. 1 Wi Mackay .. 2 T. Albert .. .. : .. ..8 The jumping of Boland was very much admired. Race for Boys under 17 Years, 150 yards Handicap. Prize, Handsome Silver Cup. value 3 guineas. Entrance 2s. B. Lewis (1 yd.) .. 1 F. Teat (1 yd.) 2 Hooper (s*yds.) 8 Hurdle Race Handicap, 150 yards, over 6 flights Hurdles, 3 feet high. First Prize, £3; Second Prize, £l. Entrance, 8s; acceptance, 3s. C. Goldsmith (84 yds.) . • ~ .. 1 H. Cantie (6 yds.) 2 J. George (4 yds.) 8 Four others started for this race. Martin fell at the first jump and dropped out. Clayton stumbled at the second, but finished. Goldsmith was evidently too much handicapped, as he won with comparative ease. Tilting xn the Bing, Prize, £2; Entrance, 80. J. Dunlop .. •• ~ •» ~ 1 C. Anabaldi ~ .. 2 There were eighteen entries for this event. During the first round Dunlop and Anabaldi were successful in unhooking six rings out of the eight, thus making a tie. On going round a second time Dunlop got seven rings whilst Anabaldi only managed two. Standing High Jump. Prize £l. Entrance, 2s. C. Goldsmith .. 1 T. Albert 2 W. B, Mill 8

Half-mile Walking Handicap, First Prize, £2 10s; Second, 10s, Entrance, Bs. Acceptance, 2s. A, Weston (390 yards) 1 C. McFarlane (scratch) 2 McGunnis (scratch).. .. .. .. 3 This event proved an easy victory for Weston, who won without the slightest exertion owing to his large handicap. McFarlane and McGinnis made a good contest of it. At the start the latter lead away until the first round was completed, when McFarlane overhauled him and came in second by three or four yards. Handicap Steeplechase, about 1 mile. First prize, £2; second, 15s. Entrance 2s. Acceptance, 2s. J. White .. .. 1 J. McGuinnis .2 C. McFarlane 3 C. Goldsmith with 28 yds. started, but gave in after going about 500 yards. White appeared in splendid style, and did the distance easily, though McGuinnis followed him right through iu a plucky manner. Hop, Step and Jump. Prize £l. Entrance, 2s 6d. Nesbitt 1 T. Albert .. .. .. .. .. 2 W. Mills and Biki also entered. V.R.C. Spring Meeting. (Beuters’s Telegrams.) Melbourne, November 8. The folic wing are the results of the Victoria Racing Club’s meeting, fourth day Mares Produce Stakes, 1| miles. Bargo 1 Reginald ~ .. .. .. 2 Broker 3 Six horses started. They got away promptly and well together. Lavington made the running, and continued to lead until entering the straight, when he fell away and Bargo came in an easy winner by a length. Time : 2 mins. 10| secs. Plumpton Stakes, £-mile. Melodious .. .. .. .. 1 Corday .. ... 2 Delamia .. .. .. .. 3 Melodious won by a head. Time ; 514 secs. V. R. C. Handicap, 1| miles. Plausible 1 Lord Clifden 2 Hilltop 3 Eleven started. It was a good race. Hilltop and Battalions led alternately until entering the straight, where Plausible overhauled them and won by a length. Time : 3 mins secs. Steeplechace, 3 miles. Denmark ... 1 Pride ... • • ... ..2 Abdallah .. .. .. .. 3 Eight started. Denmark won very easily. Canterbury Plate, 2 miles. Commotion 1 Malua . 2 David .. 3 Commotion led from start to finish, and won easily by ten lengths, and seven lengths separated Malua and David. The winner was loudly cheered on entering the weighing paddock. Time : 3 mins. 44 secs. Free Handicap, 1 mile and a furlong. Helene 1 The Agent 2 Vergy 3 Twenty-six started. This was a good race. Helene won by a length. Time : 1 min. 55| secs. PROTEST AGAINST RUFUS. Melbourne, November 10. A protest has been lodged against Rufus, winner of the Victorian Derby, on the ground that he was wrongly nominated, but the stewards have not yet given any decision in the matter. Wanganui Races. [Own Correspondent.] Wanganui, November 11. There was a good attendance at the races yesterday, notwithstanding the rain, but the course was very heavy, and under water in some places. The following are the results ol the principal events :— Trial Stakes. Laurel 1 Last Chance 2 Witiora 3 Handicap Hurdles. Wide-awake 1 Chevalier 2 Scrutineer 3 Ladies Purse. Ebony I Wide-awake 2 Southern Chief 3 Wanganui Stakes Handicap. Bayard 1 Armourer 2 Ringleader 3

Maiden Puts. Titokowaru 1 Wide-awake .. .. .. 2 Stiletto 3 C. J. C. Meeting. [Own Correspondent.] Christchurch, November 11. The following acceptances have been refl lived for the C. J. C. Meeing :— Free Handicap.—Salvage, Wapiti, Pearl, Siesta, Water King, Deceiver, Rubina, Sir Bedevere, Mata, Ike, Lady Evelyn, Rosedale, Taiaroa, Speculation and Vanity Fair, Derby Stakes.—Carlton, Liverpool, Dime, Black Rose, Ugly Buck, Pearl, Fusileer, Lady Evelyn, and Water King. Welcome Stakes.—Hermitage, Wait! colt, Spade, Guinea, Stoneyhurst, Lady Gertrude, Nemesis and Wizard, Hurdle Handicap.—The Lad, Brian Boru’ Elmwood, Barbary, Faust, Mannion, Pirate, Ravenswood, Spinaker, Bordermau, Royalty and Riccarton. Welter Handicap. — Speculation, Youth, Mata, Rally, Billy, Rubizahal, Ugly Buck, Duchess of Albany, Shuffler, The Brogue, Puck, and Driver. Ladies Purse.—Andy, Connundrum, lonic, Gaiters, Spinaker, Vanity Fair, Ravenswood, If so, Marmion, and Madge. The New Zealand. Cup. [Own Correspondent.] Wellington, November 11. “ Vigilant,” in the Post last night, tipped Vanguard or Necklace for the New Zealand Cup, with Sou’-wester close up. Salvage and Kingask have been scratched for all engagements at the Wellington Racing Club’s meeting. Masterton, November 11. The Wairarapa races have been postponed owing to the inclemency of the weather.