THE NEW YEAR.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1449, 2 January 1886, Page 2

THE NEW YEAR.

IEMUKA. The New Year was ushered in as quietly as possible in Temuka. At 12 o'clock there was scarcely a person io the street, and there was no demonstration whatever rnnde. This may be attributed to the fact that the Band did not play in the town as on previous occasions. The Band left town early in the evening, and played in the country districts. Services were held in St. Saviour's Church, in the Wesleyaa Church, in the Primitive Methodist Church, and in the Sulvation Army Burracks. There was a good attendance at each plaos. The Church services were the only distinctive feature of the night. Yesterday, being New Year's Day, was observed as a general holiday.. All the shops were closed,.and not one could be seen on the cireets, except such as were wending their way towards some scene of amusement. Large parties wenl to the beach, and some to the Qeraldine Busb, but the thief attraction was the Caledonian Sports in Timaru, to which a large number went by train and by all sort* of vehicles. QXRALDINE. in Qeraldine the New Vear came in very quietly, and had it not been thai the Geralnine Brass Band paraded the streets at midnight, playing a number of popular airs, there would have been nothing to mark the event. The shops were all closed and the township was very quiet, Service was conducted in St. Mary's Episcopalian Church at midnight, the Rev. Jas. Preston officiating. Yesterday (New Year's Day) the township had a deserted appearance, mowtof the townsr people having left to spend the d%y with friends in the country, at the Good Templars' picnic at Orari Gorge, or the Caledonian Sport? in Timaru. Mass wss celebrated in St. Mary's Soman Catholic Church. ' GOOD TEMPLA.RB' PICNIC. The picnic held at the Orari Gorge yesterday under the auspices of the Welcome Retreat Lodge, Qeraldine, and the Relief of Peel Forest Lodge, 1.0.G.T., was an unqualified success. Fears were entertained the evening before that the day's pleasure would be marred by the weather, rain commencing to fall in slight showers at nine o'clock. As the country is now so badly in want of rain, few, we think, however, would have been selfish enough to complain had the day proved wet. Heavy clouds hung about during the forenoon, but about twelve o'clock they rolled away and left a beautiful Bummer's day b'-hind. From an early hour in the morning fully loaded vehicles of all descriptions, were to be seen makiug their way to the sceneof the day's festivities, many leaving early enough to take a ran up the Gorge above the spot where the picnic was to be held, in order to inspect the wild and beautiful scenery, of which so much had been heard, and it is needless to say none were disappointed. The apot selected for the picnic is under the edge of the native bush, in the paddock at the back of Mr R. Thew's houae, and was in every way most suitable. Those who were inclined for a scramble up the hills, or to search after ferns, could indulge themselves to their hearts'content without going far from the party. Swings were erected under the trees', where those who are fond of this amusement could while away the day in the cool shelter. At 1 o'clock the caterers, Messrs J. William* and Son, dispeused refreshments to the partv, everyone's appetite having been whetted by the ride up in the bracing air. From the way in wh'ch the good things were disposed of, we should say that Messrs J. William* and Son's efforts to please) were successful. After the luncheon a general dispersement took place, many again wending their way into the bush, the rest preparing for games of all sorts out on the grass, and, judging by the pleasant faces of all, a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. A pr >grsmme of sports was arranged, » prize fund having been collected, and additions were made to it by small entrance fees. The Drogramme was »« follows :

JOv) Yards Handicap Race. First priie, 5s ; second, 2s 6d. F. Bethtme (acr) ... ... 1 E. Hardcsstle (3ydß) ... 2 E. Lf»gan(4yds) ... ... 3 0. Jtethnne (2yds), H. W. Crafer (3yd«"), and F. Cooling (4yds) also ran. Hop, Stbp and Jump, First prize, sa; second, 2s 6d. H. W. Crafer (34ft 2in) ... 1 W. G. Sherratt (34ft o£in) ,* 2 A. Fergnsson ... ... S V F. Grimmer, J. H. Dean, E. Logan, J. Brown, and H. Chiverson, also competed. 100 Yards Race, for boys under twelve. W. Grant 1 J. Thew... ... ... 2 ■ Four ethers ran. . Married Women's Racs, for box of tea presented by Messrs J. Williams and Son. Mrs J. W. T>ye , 1 Three others ran. Single Women's Race, for cake presented by Messrs J. Williams and Son. Miss McMillan ... ... 1 Miss Stonehouse ... ... 2 Two others t=tirted. 800 Yards Handicap Race. First prfceg 5a ; second, 2s 6d. Geo. Bethune (30 yds) ... 1 Geo. Davie (acr) ... ... 2 E. Hftrdcastle (lOy-'s) ... 3 F. Bethune (scr), H. W. Craf«r (20yds), F. Grimmer (40 yds), and W. Sorby (50yds), also ran. Married Men's Handicap- Rape ; 200 yards. First prijp, 5s ; second. 2b 6d. F, Newman (40yds) ... 1 Of, fe. Waite (40yds) \ ... 2 J M. Buckley (scr). J. W. gys (*cr), Jjffl Pithie (10yds), R. Irvine Geo. Jenkins (20yds), also *^B|^^^^| Tuq ox, Wab, 13 men a^^^^^^f Geraldine- ... Threk-Legoed Race, 100 y^^^^^l prize, 5s , second, 2s u^^^^^H F. and Geo. Bethune Crafer and Grimmer Five other pairs competed, Sack Race, 200 yards. First r^^^^H seco.ud,2s6d. * Qeo. Newman ... ,^^^^H F. Grimmer ... •^■■^■■^H H. W. Crafer and J. H. I^^^H When our reporter left the g^^^^fl six o'clock the amusements *^^^^^| swing. The two lodges are to be upon the success wbioh ha> Atten^^^^H

Mtheting, and we trust it will be made u annual affair. It should have a tendency to induce a greater interest being takes ia the welfare of tbe Lodges. CALEDONIAN SPORTS. The annual gathering under the ausSioea of the South Canterbury Caledonian ociety commenced yesterday, The Ifbcale of the sports this year, it may be Knentioned, ia the newly-acquired ground [at Peeress Town, to the South of Timaru. ■fee day was a beautiful one, and the Httfallof the preceding night had the K of keeping the dust down. The was, as ia always the cast at gatherings, very large, and seemed to find plenty to inamuse themselves. Following found the results of the events dujmg the day : ■bm (2J yards). Firit prise, £2; second, £l. r J. Murphy ... ••• \ B. Lavery ... ••• * Baonm Music is Cosiumb—Pilbrochs. F'rst prise, Mr Darby's prize and £4 ; aecend, £2; third, £l. Maodonald ... ••• * Campbell ... ... 2 Monrose... ... ••• S Ba«ipi Music is Costtjmm—Marches. Ftret prise, Mr Meikle's prise and £4; second, £2; third, £l. Campbell ... £ Macdonald ... Monrosa... ... Thbowino 22ti Hammer. First prize, £2; second, £l. A. Martin ... ... 1 Sullivan... ... ••'• 2 100 Yards Maiden Raoi Firat prize, £2 ; second, £1; third, 10j. C.F. Cerk ) j G.Strachan J B. Holmes ... ••• 3 Best Dressed Highlander—Man (at his own expense). First prize, Mr McMillan's medal, value £2 2s, and £3; [ second, £2. Macdonald ... ... 1 Galley ... ... ... 2 Campbell ... ... 3 Putting 221 b Stone. First prize, £2; second, £1; third, 10s. Daily ... 1 O'Neil 2 Sullivan... ... ... 3 100 Yards Handicap (in Heats). First prize, £3; second, £2; third, £l. First Heat. M. Gerrity (7yds)... •.. 1 , J. Cullman (9yds)... ... 2 Second Heat. R. Holmes (10yds) ... 1 J. Lewis (3yds) ... ... 2 Third Heat. . G. Strachan (16yds) . ... 1 C. F. Cork (9yds)... . ... 2 Fourth Heat. J. McGuinness (scr) ... 1 S. Fraser (syds) 2 Highland Reel in Costume—First prize, Mr McLeod'a Medal and £3; second, £2: third, £1; Monroe ... ... ... 1 Galley 2 Banks ... ... ... 3 Vaulting With Polk—First prize, £3; second, £1; third, 10s. T. McAuliffe (9ft 3in) ... 1 L J. Austht (9ft 2in) ... 2 ■ Two others retired without competing Mr third prize. Bo Yards Handicap Hurdle Race—tFirst prize, Messrs Ballantyne and Go's Uprise and £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £l. J. M. O'Connor (scratch) ... 1 I J. Fraser (scratch) ... 2 S. Fraser (15yds) 3 Highland Fling in Costume—Men— Mr Taylor's Prize and £3; second, £2; third, £2. Monroe... ... ... 1 Banks ... .„. ... 2 Galley ... 3 HWBLAND BICEL IN COSTUME—BoYS— Fir*t prize, Mr Gunn'a prize of £2 2s ; seeoid, 10« ; third, ss. -Thompson 1 J. F. Mcßae 2 B. Mcßae ... ... 3 Yarus Handicap —First prize, N.Z. Clothing Factory's prize and £3; second, £2; third, 1. J. McAuliffe (60yds) ... 1 J. Whelan (40yJs) ... 2 J. M. O'Connor (scratch) ... 3 Maiden Wrestling (Cumberland Style) —First prize, Mr Newey's prize and £2; second, £110s; third, 10s. W. Angland ... ... 1 J. Walsh ... ... 2 T. Toorney ... " ... 3 One Mile Walking--* vttX prize, Drum- ..-. mond and Glasson'a prize and £3; r second, £2; third, £l. J. M. O'Connor (scratch) ... 1 T. Clark (110yds) 2 A. Donn (160yd5)... ... 3 440 Yards Handicap—-First prize, Gabites and Plante's prize and £2 ; second, £1 10s; third, £l. J. McGuinness (13yds) ... 1 T. Kenny (25yd5),.. ... 2 J. Cullman (30yds) ... 3 Ikish Jig—First prize, Mr O'Driscnll's prize and £3 ; second, £2; third, £l. Maloney ~; ... 1 W. Angland ... ~• 2 -- Corydon ... ... 3

Christina Gibbs, 2nd. Infants (B)-Lucy Talbot, Ist; Ellen Talbot, 2nd ; Maud Chapman, 3rd. Special prize for the bear, needlework in the school—Annie Scott, Ist. Cheers for (he teachers and Committee were hewtily given, and the whole company broke up thoroughly satisfied with the day's enjoyment.