BOXING-DAY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1447, 29 December 1885, Page 2

BOXING-DAY.

TEMUKA ANNUAL BOXING-DAY SPORTS.

Stewabds—Messrs R. White, J, Davis, H. Dunford, J. Beri, W. Hooper, W. Binley, A. Nicholas, G. J. Mason, J, Lungskail, J. W. Yelvin, E.S. Smith, G, Wood bead, junr., T. Larcombe, L, Tombs, J. Whitehead, B. Whitehead, G. Prattley, G. H. Mogride*, F. Archer, M Dunn, and T. Knight, Hanoi* cappers—-Messrs 0. Story, R. J. Guy, and P. Coira. Sxabteb— Mr C. Story, , Clerk of Coubsk—Mr R. Comer. Judges—Messrs G. Bateman, G. McS. Gentiemun, J. Paterson, N. 0. Nicholas, A. W. Mann, J. Angland, J. Findlay, and D. Henry. How. Tbbasdbbb— Mr J. Blyth. Hon. Sbcbbtaby—Mr Wm. Coltman, junr. Assist ant Hon. Sbobbtabt—Mr G. H. Mogridge. The popular aporta held annually under the auspices of the Alexandrovna Lodge, 1.0.0. F., were held last Saturday in the Teruuka Park, and pasted off auccasafully. The weather was all that could be deaired, although the morning broke cloudy and threatening. At half-past ten o’clock a few drops of rain fell, hut not even sufficient to wet the ground. Up to 12 o’clock the weather continued threatening, and there were not a few who feared that the day would be rainy. At noen,however, it cleared up, leaving a cool, dry afternoon, without a ray of sunshine. The wind was rather high and cold,huttaken' altogether it was not a bad day for the sports. The threatening character of the weather no doubt prevented many persons from attending; siill there was a good attendance, though certainly not so Urge as on some former occasions. The stats in the pavilion, to which access was gained on payment of a shilling, wore very poorly patronised, people evidently preferring to walk about on the green grass, although good shelter from the cold wind could ba got there. The competition for the various events was not equal to past years, neither were the arrangements so good, and, taken altogether, the sports did not realise expectations. if the Oddfellows wish to make these sports a permanency they must work on a better system than they did this year. The sports did not commence until 11,80, when the band arrived, playing appropriate music, and certainly its contributions during the day were not the least pleasing feature of the day’s amusement. Mr P. Coirs had the licensed booths, and Mr Tombs the refreshment booth, and both seemed to do good business. “ Aunt Sally," who used to be quite a feature of the sports in former years, was couspicuous by her absence, and so were other harmless games. The ground was hard and diy, but on the whole very suitable for the sports. The following is a detailed account of the aports 100 Yards Running Handicap Rack. First Prize, 30s; second, 10s, J. C. Mappison (3yds) ... 1 J. Mcßratney (9yds) ... 2 J. McAuliffe (6yds) ... 3 J. Murphy (scr.), J, W. Velvin (3yds), and W. Hobbs (6yds) also ran. A, Burm-tt (syds) was scratched, leaving tho competition between the other six. There was some difficulty in starting, as Mappirod would persist in getting off before time, and eventually when they were sent off Murphy lost considerably, and was not in the race from beginning to end. In fact, he appeared never to hare fried his best. Mappieon and McGratoey came in so close that there was some difference of opinion as to who was first. No time was taken in this or in any other race, 150 Yards Boys’Race (under 16). First prize, IQ< ; second, Set Studs. J. Brosnahan ... ... 1 D. Sullivan ... ... 2 W. Brewer ... ... 3 E. Morns, A. Preddy, J. Henry, J. Findlay, J. Nolan, J. Clark, J. Burk, F. Story, W. Cray, and J, Austin also ran, Brosnaliun won by about 6 yards. 4-Miii Bicycle Handicap Race. First prize, Cup ; second, Cup. T. Thomson (800yds) ... 1 O. H. Reid (scr.) ... ... 2 Thomson continued improving his position from the beginning, and finished with an advantage of about 200 yards over aud above the 500 yards start he

got. Reid did not appear to be in good form at all, and Thomiou appeared too much for him even if on level terms. Wrestling Match (Cumberland style). First prise, Gup ; aecond, 20a. J. McKinnon ... ... 1 Cope .. ... ... 2 There were alx entered the Hat*. Olson and McKinnon were the first to enter the lists, but the former getting a very bad hold came |o the ground after a short struggle, dope and Duggan were the next, Every one of course expected that Duggan would make no stand against

Cope, hat it was not Jong before it could be eesn that this was a mistake, and that Cope had got hold of a tough customer. So excited did the crowd get that the ring was broken and Duggan losing his hold cam* to the ground. Hannifin and Casey proved a belter match, and they were a long time before they got a hold, but as soon as ihey did Casey, the winner last year, threw Hannifiu easily. McKinnon threw Olson a second time, and Cope and Duggan went in for a second try and in the struggle Cope let go his hold, and a fad was accorded to Duggan. In the

third try, however, Cope threw Duggan after a hard struggle. Cope then tackled Casey and after a severe struggle felled him. McKinnon and Cope went in for the final struggle, and the first fall went to Cope. In the second round McKinnon was declared victor after a very severe tussle, and Cope refused to try again as ho said his arm had been hurt. McKinnon, who is only about J 8 years old, was therefore declared winner, Copt being second. 100 Yards Girls’ Race (under 16). First prize, Workbox : second. Necklet. Miss Oldfield ... . ... 1 About twelve other girls ran, but their names were.not taken. 250 Yards Handicap Raoz. First prize, 40s; second, 20s. J. McAuliffe (20yds) ... 1 H. Mappison (Byds) ... 2 W. Hobbs (6yds)... ... 8 J. Murphy (scratch), i J. W, Velvia (Byds), W. H. Forsyth v 3oyds), also started. The same difficulty that was experienced in starting at the 100 yards race had to be contended with here owing to Mappison trying to get away before fime. The result was an indifferent start, and tome of the more patient lost con* siderably. McAuliffe maintained his ground well, and came in a winner by about 3 yards, the s«me distance separating Mappison and Hobbs for second place. * Running High Jump. First prize, 20s;; second, 10s. J. Collins (sft lin) ... 1 A. Burneit (sft) ... ... 2 £-Mils Running Handicap Back. First prize, 60s; second, 30s; third, 15». J. McAuliffe (75yds) 1 W. Stewart (60yds) ... 2 T. Hobbs (scr.) 8 A. Burnett (40yds) wan scratched. H. Mappison (10yds), W. H. Forsyth (75yds) also started. A fair start was effected, and McAuliffe made the running lively for those who started with him. HeJ soon got a good lead, and came in an easy winner, with the others placed sc above. Throwing the Hammer. F.rst prize, 20a; second, lOi. J. McKinnon (82ft 3in) I M, Duggan (82ft) ... 2 A. Burnett also competed. Vaulting With Pole. First prize, 20a; second, 10s. J. Mcßratney (Bft lin) ... 1 T. Hampton ... ) _ J. Collins ... } A. Burnett and W. Baker also competed. I-Mile Walking Handicap Race. First prize, 40* ; second, 20s. J. Mcßratney (45yds) ... 1 W. Hobbs (scr) ... ... 2 A. Burnett (25yds) ... 3 Burnett showed very bad form in walking, and Mcßrstney won hands down, never having been pushed. Hobbs, however, gained on him-and was within 5 yards of him at the finish. Competition for Smartest Man in Fireman’s Exercise. First prize, Cup (presented by Ct.pt. Henry); second. Cup (presented by Mr Chamber) sin). A. Clinch (57secs) ... 1 J. L&ngskail (58aec) ... 2 This wae the best competed for event of the day, and it wan not tbe least interesting. Seven firemen competed for it, and the exercise consisted of running about 20 yards to the engine, lock the fore carriage, turn over and secure levers, connect one length section hose to engine (strainer to be previously attached), -connect to engine and run out 60 feet of canvas hose, fix branch, and stand, branch* in hand, hose and branch to be in tank of engine suction in side pocket. Th* time in which the two firemen above placed did this was remarkably good and beat the time it was done at , Dunedin in the great fire brigade competition. The lime in which the other competitors perform°d the same work was as follows: —W. Weir, Imin llsecs, and 2sccs penalty ; G. Davy, Imin 15secs ; EJ. Carr, Imin 16secs; A. W. Surridge, Imin lOsees; P. Glaeson, Imin 22<«cs, and lOsecs penalty. Hop, Step, and Jump. First prize, 20s j second, 10s. J. Collins (39ft) ... . | J. Murphy (S9ft)... { 1 A. Burneit competed. Oollina »od Murphy divided tbe slakes. Tilting in the Ring. First pri», 40s ; second, 20*. W, Baker (7 rings) ... j J. Kerr (6 rings)... 2

J. Brosnahan (4 rings), 0. Story (3 rings), and J. Telheridga (2 rings) slso competed.

'Fireman's Race (in Uniform), 200 yards. First prize. 21s, presented by Mr G, McS. Gentlemun ; second 10s 6d. J. Blyth (7vds) ... ... X W. Weir (lOyds) ... ... 2

J- Langaktil (10yds), A. W, Sarridgw (10yds), A. Clinch (acr) also raa. Blytb got a good stmt and soon collared Weir, whom he passed and came in a good strong winner. Married Women’s Handicap Race. First prise, Teapot; second, Butter Cooler ; third, Necklet. Mrs Manning ... .. 1 Mrs Cunard ... ... 2

Mrs Martin ... ... .3 Mrs Moses, Mrs Wesley, and Mrs. McEellar also competed. The race be* tween Mrs Manning and Mrs Cunard wax very close, there being not more than half a yard difference between them. 200 Yards Oddfellows’ Handicap Bags, Fiiat prize, Cop ; second2os. J. Langskaii (30yds) ... 1 W. Coltman (30yds) ... 2 J. W, Velvin (scratch), Q. McS, Gentlemun (35yds) also ran. ■ At the finish Coltman and Yelvin were so well together that was some doubt as to who onght to get second prize. The judges, however, awarded it to Coltman* L-ineskail won by about two yards. i Milk Hurdle Handicap Race, ovtr 8 flights of bundles. First prise, 60s* ; second, 20* ; third, 10s. J. Mcßratney (30yds) ... I H, Mappiaon (scr.) ... S T. Hobbs (scr.) ... ... I

C J. w. Velvin (12yds) was scratched, f w. Hobbs (Byds), A. Burnett (16yds), J. McAuliffa (25yds) also ran. As usual there was a great difficulty in starting, owing to Mappison’s usual habit of starting before time, but eventually a tolerably fair start *a« got, Mappiaoo, however, got about 2 yards the better of T. Hobbs «t the start, and maintained it to R the finish. Both of thrtn appeared fit -o 'i» win coming down the straight, but they did not, and Moßratney, who ran pluokiiy, came in by about 3 yards. The rest were nowhere. Tito of War (4 prizes of 10s each). For this event 20 entered, and there was great difficulty experienced in getting it off, owing to the impossibility of keeping the crowd off. C. H. Reid, J. Crowley, W. Coltman and J. Watt tried conclusions with J. Langskail, Drummond, O’Neii and Lore, and after a severe struggle the first-named team were declared winners. The next team K-: were Walker (Maori), Cochrane, Smith r and J. C. Lyon against Henry, McKinnon, Carr, and Connolly. This proved a fierce struggle, Henry being at one end and Walker at the other, and L| for some time neither gained any ad vanI tag*. Eventually, however, Walker let got his hold, and Henry’s side won. Henry’s team had next to face Reid's team, and the struggle which euaued was desperate. Reid’s team was by far the lightest, but they worked very hard, and for a time the issue seemed doubtful. The 4 test was to pull the knot on the rope 3 aset beyond the mark, and it appeared Henry’s team had done this when their opponents dragged them back again. There was some dispute aa to who had won, but the judges'awarded the palm to Henry’s team. They had yet another team, composed of Lyons, Burrows, C isey, and Gray, to beat, but in this they found no great difficulty, and so they came off victors. f 100 Yards Boys’ Race (under 12). First prize, 6i; second, Studs, T. Dunn ... ... 1 W. Fenton ... ... 3 J. Morton ... ... 3 Nine others started. Baby Show. First prize, 20s ; second prize, 10a. Mrs Leach’s baby... ... 1 Mrs Canard’s baby ... 2 Mrs Phillips, Mrs Manning, and Mrs McKellar also showed their babies. The programme was brought to a close at 7.30 p.m. BANGUI AT A BRIDGES RACES. Stbwabds —Messrs John Baa, D. McKay, 3, Bull, E. Havens, A. Bae, D. Denoon, H. Coulter, and J. J. Daily. JudOH—Mr tB. H. Fearpomt. Olsbx ox thb Soalbb Mr W. B. Lawton. Stabtbb— Mr T. W. Corbett. Cubic ox tkb Cottbbb—Mr 8. Bae, Hasdioatpb* - Mr D. McKenzie. How. Sbobbtast ahd Tebasdesb —Mr A. Bae. The annual race meeting at the Rangit at a Bridge was held on Boxing D«y, and passed off very successfully. The day was rather too cold to induce a large number of people to attend, there being only about one hundred and fifty persons present. The racing waa fairly good, the events being well contested, sod there . were some good fields. Unfortunately the Handicap Hurdle Race fell through Owing to there being only one acceptor, yiz.: Mr J. Werner’s Wrangler. The course very dry and rough, but there were do accidents to mar the proceedings. 311 the officers performed their duties satisfactorily and the evento were got off in good time. We hare to thank the Hon. Secretary, Mr A. Rae, for bis courteousness during the d»y. The meeting was very quiet and orderly, notwithstanding that the coldness of (he /feather was a temtation to many to freely patronise the general license booth kept by Mr J. Doo’ey, of the Woodbury Hotel, who appeared to bo doing a good business. Below are the details of the running;— Hurdle Handicap of 5 sovs, for district horses that have never won public money over hurdles. l£ miles. Over six flights of hurdles. Mr G. Uawkea’s b m Nancy Lee, aged 10st 61b ... ... (F. Bull) 1 Mr B. T. Button’s b g Star, lOst 121 b , (J. Worner) 2 Mr F. Worner’s br g Collodion (Owner) 3 The race lay between Star and Nancy Lee, Collodion being outpaced from the start. AM the horse jumped well, and Nancy Lift won somewhat easily from Star. Maiden Plate of 9 sovs, for district horses that hare never won over 5 sovs of public money on the fiat. 1 mile. Weight for age. Mr G. Ha wke’s b m Nancy Lee, aged, 9st 21b ... ... (J. Worner) 1 Mr J. Qnantook’s br f Helenmare, 3yra, Set 21b ... ... (Ogden) 2 Mr F. Worner’s b in Juno, 4yrs, 9*t (Mason) 3 Mr G, 'Cornish’s gr f Possum, 3yrs, Bst 21b (W. Burgess) also ran. ■The strut took place at the back of the course, and after one false start the horses got away well together, Juno showing to the front, with Helenmare, Nancy Lee, and Possum following in this order. At the turn into the straight Possum ran off the course. Before reaching the judge’s stand on the first round Nancy Lee had come to the front, Juno dropping back. . Nearing the starting point Htlenmere went up to the leader, but the old mare came when in the straight, winning easily by about three lengths, Juno a bad third. Time—. 2rotn 3sec. Artjndbi. Cttp of 20 sovs. Second horse to receive 2 sovs from the stake (opes to nil horses that have never won over 20 sovs of public money on the flat in one event). miles. Mr B. Hunt’s bg Jackal, aged, 9st 2 b ... ... (Bla"kroore) 1 Mr J. Moorehead’s b g Bagshot, 6yru, 9atßlb ... ... (Hoare) 2 a Mr J- Heney’s b g Te Kooli, aged, m- 7stslb ... ... (Evans) 3 f Mr J. Mason’* ch f Opera, 3yrs, Bst 21b; Mr J. Worner’s blk g Wrangler, syrs, 9sl; Mr Geo. Cornish’# gr f Possum, 3yrs, 6st 121 b, also ran. This, the chief event of the meeting, produced a field of .six, of which Jackal was most fancied. Wrangler got away with the lead, but was soon displaced by Jackal. Possum, as in the Maiden Plate, ran off ou rounding the bend at the top of the straight. Passing the stand Jackal still held the lead. Opera and Te Kooti being his closest attendants Along the back etreteh Bagshot improved his position by closing up to J dakil. Ob entering upon the second round Jackal was still lead-

ing Bagshot, the others beginning to (ail nut and leave the race to the two leaders. Bagshot was pushed hard, but the favorite won with plenty to spare, Te Kooti third. Time—2rain 6sec.

Hack Race, winner to receive entrance maney (for horses that have never won over 5 sovs of public money ou the flat). Weight not less than 9st. 1 mile. Mr Geo, Stewart’s cb m Dolly (Hoare) 1 Mr J. Heney’s b g Te Kooli (J. Wornc) 2 Mr K. Parham's gr m Alice Grey • (Mason) 3

Mr W. Smith’s b m Nelly also ran. Dolly led from the start, Alice Grey, Te Kooti and Nelly following in this order, which was maintained round the course till coming into the straight, when Te Kooti passed the grey and waa ridden hard to catch Dolly, but the chestnut won by several lengths with something to spare. Consolation Handicap of 5 sovs. For all beaten bones during the meeting. 1 mile. Mr J. Mason’s ch f Opera, Bat 21b

(Owner) 1 Mr J. Heney’s bg Te Kooti, 9<-t ... 2 Mr Geo. Cornish’s gr f Possum, 7st 121 b 3 The settling up took place yesterday, when the following amounts were paid over :—R. Hunt, £l7 2s ; Geo. Hawke, £l3 6s; Geo. Stewart, £4 15* ; J. Quantook £3 6s 61; J. Mason £4 15s ; J. Moorhead, £1 18s ;—making a total of £45 2a 6d. __ RIFLE MATCH. On Saturday morning last the members of the Geraldine Rifle corps fired for a Cup presented by Lieutenant Ward. Before the cup can become the property of one man it must be 1 won two years in succession, or three years at intervals. It will be fired for every year on BoxingDay, and the winner for one year will have the privilege of holding it till the next. Owing to the short notice given only sixteen men competed. The weather was very unfavorable for good shooting, a cold wind blowing up the range all the morning with occasional showers of rain. The scoring, consequently, was not very good, especially at the last range. The ranges fired over were 300, 500 and 600 yards, five shots at each range, and no trial shot allowed. The cup, it will be seen, was won this year by Private A. Fergnsson who made the most points at the two long ranges. It will be remembered he was among the highest in the District Prize Firing. The following are the scores:—

HILTON PUBLIC SCHOOL. The annual feativsl took place on Wednesday, the 23rd inst,, which was qu’te a gala day for the surrounding district. A large number of visitors, including the Sc hoi Committee, attended to witness the proceedings, over which Mr O. G. Bradley, Chairman of the Comraitte, presided. The programme of the day’s proceedings lacked neither number nor variety in the events, and the amateur racing contests were sufficient to sustain the interest of, end afford amusement to those assembled. The following are the remits of the various events :

Race for boys under ten year* of age— Patrick Leary, i; Hugh Patrick, 2; William Hale, 3.

RiSioe for girls under ten—Mary Bradley, 1; M. Skinner, 2: C. Beattie, 3. Race for girls above ten years of age Mary A Leary, 1; Jane Scobie, 2; Constance Drake, 3. Handicap Hurdle Race Cornelius Brian, 1 ; O Leary, 2; John Leary, 3. Sack Race—Daniel Leary, 1 ; John Leary, 2 ; D Mackay, 3. Hop, Step, and. Jump William Bradley, 1; C Brian, 2; D Leary, 3. Vaulting with Pole—Cornelius Brian, 1; Daniel Leary, 2; D Mackay, 3. After five o’clock tea, which all seemed to enjoy, Mr Bradley, assisted by the Head Muster, Mr M Alfred Taylor, awarded the przea to those who had obtained the highest number of marks at the recent Inspector’s examination as follows : Sixth Class—Margaret Leary, 1; Annij Beattie, 2. Fifth Class -Constance Drake, X. Fourth Class—Jane Scobie, 1; Cornelias Bmn, 2 ; Maty Leary, 3 ; Emily Bradley, 4 ; E Beattie, 5. Third Class—William Hide, 1 ; John Skinner, 2 ; Patrick Leary, 3. Second Class—Elizabeth Beattie, 1 ; Thomas Leary, 2 ; Fanny Kelland, 3. First Class—Ethel Hide, 1; William Scobie, 2 ; Paul Bradley, 3. First Division ; Sewing—Annie Beattie, 1 ; Margaret Leary, 2; A Lawton, 3; Emily Bradley, 4. Second Division; Sewing—A Kelland, 1; E Beattie, 2 ; Ethel Hide, 3; Nora Connolly, 4. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT. On Saturday last, Boxing-Day, the annual treat to the children of the Sunday School in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine, war held in the Domain, and was very successful. The children met at the Church at half-past twelve, and after a short service were marched in procession to the grounds. Here some refreshments were served round and then began the programme for the day, which consisted of cricket and various games for the elder ones, while the teachers organised a number of races, and jumping and walking matches for the children, the prizes b*ing numerous and of a useful kind. When the time for the tea arrived the children to the number of about 200 were seated in a circle and tea and cake handed round. After tea amusements were again indulged in till the time for returning home took place. We may mention that

ontple provision was made for the comfort of the adults, a large marqnd having been erected at the rear of the cricket pavilion, where refreshments were supplied. The receipts from this source and the collections made by the teachers and children of the school amounted to a very useful sum. The Geraldine Volunteer Band were on the ground during the day and their playing tended much to enliven the proceedings.

300 500 600 yds. yd a. yds. Tl. Private A. Fergusaon 11 6 9—26 Corporal Hnrdcastle 12 14 0-2S Colur-Sergt Hughes 10 10 4-24 Private F. Bethune... 9 11 3-23 Private Newport ... 9 11 3-23 Bandsman Ward ... 8 7 7—23 Private G, Bethun® 4 10 7—21 Private K. McKenzie 6 11 4-21 * Private T. Sberratt 10 10 0-20 Private Patrick 4 5 6-15 Private Foster ... 5 8 0-13 Private J. Shaw ... 3 2 6-il Piivate Dierok 4 2 0- 6 ♦Bugler Storehouse 4 2 0- 6 Private H. Oripp ... 6 0 0- 6 ♦Private J. Dean ... ♦Signifies retired. 3 0 0- 3