BOXING DAY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1530, 28 December 1886, Page 2

BOXING DAY.

The most sanguine expectations were fully realised by the fine weather bn Boxing-Day. The morning was dull, but towards 10 a.m. the sun shone out in all Us brilliancy, and the heat being tempered by a cooling breeze the day. was all that could be desired.

TEMUKA VOLUNTEER BAZAAR. The bazaar and fancy fair in aid of the Temuka Volunteer drillshad fund, for which the ladies of Temuka have been working industriously tor some months past, came off yesterday, and was crowned with success. It was doubtless the best of the kind ever held in South Canterbury, and the funds in aid of which it was got up will be considerably augmented by it. The bazaar was held in the new drillshed, and the preparations made for it were excellent. On entering the sbsd the first thing to meet the eye was the band gallery—a raised platform some 12 feet off the ground. Underneath it was; the flower stall, on which (here was a* magnificent display of seasonable flowers, ; and the whole was handsomely decorated with evergreens and flowers. Tuning round from this a very pretty picture waspresented to the view. “On either side of the large drillshed the st»lls in which "the ladies that ran the bazaar ” dis* pose of their goods, -have been erected. These stalls are seven in number, and consist of benches made of wood, and covered oyer with pink glazed calico. Each stall is ten feet long, -and is covered over with a shaped roof with a scalloped piece of pink glazed calico ornamenting the front of it. The outside of this was festooned with evergreens and flowers, artistically inters oven, and the whole presented as pleasing a picture as one could wish to look at. At the end adjoining the old ball is the refreshment booth,’and nothing has been left undone' to render It inviting. A largo angular counter baa been erected in front of the door which leads to the armory, and besides ninny floral decorations it was heavily laden with eatables. At the left-hand-side has been arranged a miniatur* (astily-laid-out Cafi d* Pam, where the weary and hungry can sit down and refresh themselves. This may be regarded as the side show of the refreshment booths There were aide shows besides this, all having the one and only object in view, viz., to secure “filthy lucre.” At the end near ths band gallery, and nearly hidden from view, partly by the stalls and partly by evergreens, Mr N. C. Nicholas had a shooting gallery and appeared to do a capital trade, and in one of the anterooms Mr Wilkinson, assisted by Mr F. K. Gray, had an art gallery, in which great interest appeared to centre. The general decoration of the building was not neglected. The walls were hung with the scenic effects of the stage in the old hall, and also festoons of evergreens and flowers added to the pictureaqueness of the scene. The wall at the back of the refreshment booth was covered with rich drapery and curtains, and in large letters was the word " Welcome," with the flag of the Temuka Rifles beneath it. All this was very pleasing to look at in the day-time, but under the glare of 60 lamps and about 30 Chinese lanterns the effect was enchanting. Along the stalls, for the ladies to stand on, boards were laid down, and the floor was covered with sawdust. In the centre cf the building a troe, which reached to the ceiling, was planted, and amend this were placed seats. TEE OPENING. . The formal opening of the bazaar was set down for 3 o’clock, but it was half an hour later before it commenced. At 3.15 Mm Timaru Garrison Band arrived, and played some delightful selections of music on the green in. front of the hall, and at .3 30, in the presence of a large number of people, Captain J. T, M. Hayhurst stood on the band gallert, and asked his father to open the basaar. Mr John Hayhurst, who was received with cheers, said he had great pleasure in being present to open the bazaar, but he was sorry the duty bad not fatten into , better bands. He would, however, do his best, and give his opinion of the hazier and the Volunteers. He Well remembered the erection of the old hell, and the difficulty there was in raising the funds, but when such difficulties arose the people! of the district were never found back* ward in coming forward. (Cheers). It was evident from what he iaw ! that they recognised the importance of the Volunteers as a branch of our defence forces. The services rendered by Volunteers were , not fully valued, but he thought, their citizen soldiers deserved more consideration at (heir hands than the regulars. In the present state of Europe they did not know the moment their services would be required. The greatest difficulty v«s experienced in maintaining peace, add when war broke out they were not likely to escape. It was hopeful to See their young men sacrificing their own, comfort and convenience to‘ be ready for it. Ho was pleased to see the great interest the ladies took in the bazaar. Bad Byron been present he ifould have altered his lines to read— : "There is the hall where beauty smiles, ’ ‘ The annoy land of New Zealand’s isles.” He felt proud of the efforts put forth, and le. congratulated them on the display of work they had, some,of which came from long distances. He would now conclude with the words of Nelson : “ England expects every man to do his duty.” He - hoped they, would ad do their duty, an! purchase liberally the goods the ladies' had- collected. (Applause.)

Colonel Bailey said he had great plea* sure in being present, and in witnessing the great display of work. He had only to look around him and seethe fair forma and pretty costumes to enable him to realise that the ladies of Temuka appreciated the roluDtceri. Aa Mr Hay. hurst had said he hoped (hey would all do their duty. (Cheers.) Major Toopg also expressed a hope thw the stalls would be supported liber* ally. He was one of the oldest volunteers ' in the district, and be felt pleased that. he bad lived to see the great display made that day.

The bazaar was thep declared opened, and the ladies who bad charge of the stalls proceeded to dispose of their goods energetically, while the Timani garrison Band discoursed some excellent; musioi . ' THE. STALLS, , " . Coming now to a closer examination of the arrangements. The Flower Stall, was found to be inchargo of Mrs Edwaifl Whitehead and Mias F. Qny’ who had a splendid show of flowers, and made unblushing efforts to implant some of, them in the button-holes of ail and sundry, without regard to age or appesriooss. Faming onwards, Stalls, Nos. 1 and 2

are next met, over which Mesdtmes flay hurst and Wills preside, assisted by Misses Brown (2) jHckson. lt is only right (omention that the whole bsaaar it pretty well the ; creation of-Mrs Hayhnrst.. She baafcom the beginning taken ah Ipt^sj lhtenst' ' in it, she has been the leadjhg spirit 1 amongst the ladies who have bad it in hand, and a great measure of its success is due to the tact end enthusiasm she brought to bear on it, All the ladies at the bazaar were in fancy dresses. Mrs Hayhnrst was dressed as a waiting maid!' ; striped skirt, plain bodice of satin, muslin apron and cap ; Mrs Wills as a nurse* cream apron and cap ; Mies Parke, cavalry, uniform : black skirt, red., bodice, white , belt, sword, and cap; Miss Brown ugopd luck ? peacock-blue dresa, trimmed with gold horseshoes, blue bead-dress with., gold horseshoes; Mies F. Brownes a bop? picket: red skirt, gray bodice, large hat j Miss Warrington Jackson, as a/snow; queen * white network dress, with spangles and avrahs down. There was a m ago ificent display, of. use* ful and ornamental articleson these stalls, and it appeared mack as if opuntrieg ■ beyond the confines of oiviliMtioe had, paid tribute to it. The first to atttaot attention was a splendid collection of-• South Sea Island curios, consisting of' :: shells, pieces of coral, mats, fans, etc. - A lady’s occasional chair in brown cloth and old gold plush, the work of Mrs Hoy hurst was a splandid piece of work, *« was also across-stitchfootstool raideby the same lady. A gipsy drawing-robin table, covered with cardinal velvet, and presmetin painted, a (splash*work cushion by Miss Elsie Brown, sofa blankets in wool by Mrs J. Brown, crazy*, work table covert by Miss Brown, a cross* ! stitch mantle drape by Miss Green, and.a blue velvet hand-painted i antimacassar by Mira Warrington Jackson, made hp-a* highly ornamental and nseful lot of - articles. There was also an > immense - quantity of other things, which it would be impossible to specify at present." ‘ Stall No 3. This stall, which came next in whs in charge of Meadames EL, , 8, .,' Smith, Young, and Find ay, fspd presented a very,handsome appearance... Mrs Smith was dressed as Grace pacing; a skirt of black, with an overskirt of striped black and fed erteen,... scarlet-. sateen head-dress, with life-buoy, anchor, : lamp, and ropes hanging at her side, and' an our seven feet long in her hand ; Mrs Young, 5 o'clock tea: skirt of white linen,,top skirt, of black m terial, white muslin; with miniature ■ cups and saucers, a time-piece showing 1 ; the hour oh her breast, and a muslin cap with a miniature teapot on her bead ; Mrs Findlay, waiting maid : the same as that worn by Mrs Hayhnrst.. Hite was Mr Hinley’s beautiful cork model of the . Roman Catholic Church recently described by us. A beautiful .doll, dressed as a bride in pale blue 1 * silk trimmed/with cream lace by Mrs Young; a beautiful cushion of black satin hand-painted by Miss Joyce, of;.Christchurch, and many other articles of much value and beauty were to be seen on this s'ali, some of which were the work of Mesdamea Smith and Findlay. This stall was literally crowded with valuable articles. . • Stall N 0.4,

Mrs Mendelson withla gslsxy of young ladies presided over this stall Hra Mendelson wore a magnificent dien representing Night It consisted of black trille, studded thickly with silver spangles, her head-dress being composed of stars and a crescent; Miss Simpson, as a Bohemian girl; black silk skirt with Paisley drapery, a head-dress of and a tambourine in, her hand ;| l!iss Macpherson in,evening dress; fiifiss May, graduate: college gown (hooded), andean; Miss Mendelson, Bed Ridinghood; Miss L. Mendelsen, Gipsy: *p oriental drees wtth a head dress of sequins.' The first article to attract attention on thl£ stall wpl; a cushion worked in the new’crora-ititcH 1 straw*work beautifully Hay ; a handsomely-painted cosy ‘by Miss Lovegrove, Sir Peter.. andLwy Teasel—a bruceof dolls.beautifully' got iip j. by (he same young lady; a horserahoa ; cozy embellished 1 with pansies by E. Lovegrove; a beautiful hand'painto) bracket showing an exq aisite. wreath, pi clematis by Miss Mongradien,; a minis* , ture cozy in Egyptian work by Miss E, Mendelson, and napkin-ring of similar , work,by Miss Mendelson, nAde up a . goodly »rrsy of ornamental articles. ‘ . RefbeshmintStall. - There was a splendid display of eat* - ab|es in (hie, end they were-:laid out as • tastefully sa they were excellent,> Mes* dames Wareing and Hargreaves and Miss : Young,’ dressed; as wsiUng nisids-r , officiated, and • administered; Creature comforts to the hungry, "• , Nor 6 Stall. ■ • : This stall was well itocked with: (oeds i both useful than showy, and was in charge of v Mesdamss Pilbrow and Hamilton, assisted by the Misses Filbrow; ■ Mrs Pilbrow was dressed as an ambulance nurse: red cross, black dress, apron, and white cap ; Mias Pilbrow, evening, dress ; Miss B. Pilbrow, good Luck : white dress, with rsd horse shoes ; Mira Jane Pilbrow, fl»wer girl. A crazy-work table cover, ond a velvet cozy with cups and saucers worked oh by Miss B. Pilbrow, and a toilet set nicely fiAiahsd by Miss Pilbrow, deserve special Motion. The stall was full of useful artifts.

Stalls Nos 6 and 7. Thsss tvp et'lls vttre jointly takei charge ofby Mead sales Coirs, Bcri, Two rosy, and Mogridge with a wiaaeinbairtj of young ladies to aesiat. Mrs Coira, a. i Eighiasd a plaid xkirfc biask velvet bodice, plaid scarf fastonec oo tbs shoulder with an old-tashionei ► Scotch brooch, a Glengarry cap, and i flask,ban King at her side; Mrs .J. Beri Italian fceaisnt• skirt of bine sateot with aeatitft bands of the ! sarm \ material, bodice of black velvet trimraed with gold braid, the upper por tion Wing' of white mnalin, a richlyembroidered apron sad an Italian headdress : Mre Mogridge, Swiss peasant; scarlet skirt covered with a white lace 'Overskirt, _•/; Swiss bodice of maroon v velvet richly spangled and adorned with W gold chaina. aad her hair hanging down fT in two long piaitq ; Mra Twomey, Spanish 7 : lady : black silk dress drapped with Spanish lace,; and ' Spauiah-lace head<. dress, with a flowing Spanish-!aco veil; Miss Brosnaban, French virandiere; red, white and blue skirt, velvet bodice of the same colors, mounted with * gold opau'f - ‘ tc,, cocked hat, and water, bottle slo i - ; i' a belt over her shoulder ; Miss Qafiuu-y, the hunt: a whit.■steen skirt with a scarlet band, and pictorial representations of a . hunt from the start to the kill, a aearlet coat, a white vest, a black velvet jockey csf. a whip, and a whistle; Mias - Annie Gaffnay, Irish peasant; A skirt of scarlet AAtoeri adorned with green ohamrocte, a;green velvet bodice; «nd‘ shamrocks in bar'hair. Miaa Elki* a Watteau ahepherdeas: a dreae of pink and white sateen elaborately trimmed with Sink roses, a wreath of roses on her bead; lias Lee, gipsy fortune teller; Red skirt,,. ,white j%cket, - plaid ribbon*, red I rielp flfothamerited V with pluyiiig cards. , The display of goods on these' itullt xotnptMd ? for 'sapriithaey with the best in the whole bazaar, and certainty there were very valuable artides on Aeid;''£■ TrVIl as ornamental ones. Amongst , the first things on the •tall was a bride'and-bridegroom—two dolls oVerSftift height. The bride..was dressed in whiti satin and lace, and wore the customary wreath and veil. The dress Was the work of Mies Elkis. The bridegroom was dressed as an officer. The uniform Wei made by Un Coira. . A beautiful Gipsy table covered with scraps, by Mrir fieri j two exquisite flower shades, and a ! : ‘tinsel*work cushion of handsome design by Mile Gaffanev ; splendid specimens ef beei-work by Miss McGrath and the Bistsra Of St. Joseph; a mantle drape, ahowIng a capital ■ specimen of crewel work, by Miss Annie Gaffaney ; a splendi dtea cosy by Miaa M. Qaffaney made np a sslection second to none. In addition to these there was • frsbl# cover, of oryzr-work by the Mines Tan Keck,, and a taa cozy of a similar kind by Mrs Van Neck, which for design and artistic finish deserved a foremost place. A crewel-work footstool, and many other articles, by Mias Hornbrook wss also conspicuous. On the whole, these two stalls filled an important part in the bazaar, and the stock !«f goodsi on them were very valuable. ’An inscrutable arrangement called a bran-pie, and a galvanic battery, presided ever by Mis Twomey, were additional traps for catching money at this stall. , , . w - Thi Post-owich,

which appears to be. ,an ; . .institution insepar■able from bazaars, was the nest place visited, and ppufetyd of apietaresque little box, with s.' lip flying gaily from it. Here Miss Rowe, ts*‘a postman, acted the part of countar-clerk, and messenger, and appear ed' tb bate ah unlimited supply of letters forel and sundry. Akt Oallmbt. Messrs Wilkin and Gray, ' dressed up grotesquely, did exceedingly well with their art gallery. CtatoiiPnoH. The basaar remained open till 10.30, when all left while the Volunteer Band played T«* Qod save the Qneen.” It was. crowded all < lbe arching, and a large quantity of the goods were sold. It will .be opened at neon to-day.

ODDFELLOWS’ SPORTS. ■: * ''Stewkrdß-»Mei»ra T. Lmcombe, 6. H. Mogridgs, C. Balemsn, H. Dnnford, J Davis, it. Comer, J. Whitehead, E. .While, J. Lsngsltail, E. Whileheed, G. Prattlej, R. J. Guy, W. CoHtnan, P. Ooira, W. Ackroyd, A. W,. M»nn,. J.Roddick, 6. Philips, . J: J. Heap. G. McSheeby Gentlemnu, . J. H. Wiltshire, J. Beri, G. Wood- ""■** head, W. Hooper, G, Bolton, and F. Frank!. Handicappers Messrs G. J. Mason, D., Henry, R. J. Guy, P, Coirs, end C. Story. Starter—Mr C, Story. Clark of Course-Mr R. Coiner. Judges -r Messrs C. Bateman, G. MoSbeeby Gentlemne, A, > . W. Mann, J. Angland, W. Ackroyd, i M. rcanoell, K. F. Gray, B, Lee, J, Lawson, and Dr Campbell. Hon. Trriiiirer— Mr James Blyth. Hon. Ssbretoiy—MrFJ Archer. Assistant 1 : - Hon. Secieliry—Mr G; H. Mogridge. "v annuel sports under the auspices of the Alexandrovna Lodge was held ih (be Teniuka Park. Although the weal tier looked somewhat threatening the attendance of (be publictwpa very larger number'of people coming in from ‘iSmardV, Geraldine, and surrounding 'dutncts. 7 the gbneral arrange mao ta of IMfr w«t®particularly good, a great Improvement on Sonher years being the , rail»d |o : wrestling contest, >4ttd aiieo tbe aUeation that had been paid to the condition of the course. The Secretary, Mr bred. Archer, bad an office arrsinged at the front of the grand stand, sad hatag always at bis post entries were wSamfyi gfekt facility. The various oß|tiuWwed ihatmoßiotieiy together, and tke diff<«rent event a weregot off in a .satisfactory manner. During the day tho Fife and Drnmßund played a number of popalar aira in a very pleasing manner. Than mere two. refreshment booths oh the ground—a general licence booth under t|he charge of; Mr M. Scannsll, who is quits noted in this particular „ |lio« t abda refraabinsnt booth, where Mr Toeiba catered for thepublic in his usual good style. There were also the usual r vendor! of toys, etc., pleasing to the youthful uiiiid. The following is the detailed list events jXOO igmDs fIiKWQAr Raci—First prize, . 30s; second, 10s., . For this race there were eleven entries, aid it was thought advisable -to run it in heats. ‘ ' ■ First Heat. R. Edgeworth (6>ds) ... 1 E. S. smith (scratch) ... 2 tW. Ahgland (6yds)... ... 3 fe ii vMisaett (6yds) and J. McAuliffe < (3rds);AMo tin. Edgeworth gbt away with a Strong lead n i,»t »yM 'narer headed. ■ Smith. well up AngMngpod

Second Heat. i J. W. Clinch (4yde) 1 W. J. Lewie (fyds) 3 1:. McLeod (6yds) 3 k 0. Connolly (7yds) and T. Kyne (7yds) , also stated. . 1 This was a capital race, which Clinch I, won with considerable ease, Lewis and r MoLeod running cloaely for second place. Final Heat. J. W. Clinch (4yds) 1 V 7, J. Lewis (6yds) 2 E. S. Smith (scratch) ... 3 R. Edgeworth (6yds) also ran. ' All the men got away well except Edgeworth. Clinch caught Lewis when about halfway, and won a hard race by a yard, Smith a good third. 150 Yards Bovs’ I!ace (under 16)—First prize, 10s ; second, set studs. W. Radford (scratch) ... 1 C. Sullivan (scratch) ... 2 Thirteen competed for this race. Whistling Match (Cumberland style)— First priza, 40- ; second, 20s. W. O’Neill 1 D. Angland 2 J. McKinnon, A. Duggan, Blind Bob (native), and Neil McKinnon competed. I This, was without doubt the event of the day, and excited considerable interest. The first to 1 try conclusions were Blind Bob and Neil McKinnon. Blind Bob is a native, of powerful build, and his appearance as he was led into the arena* excited a feeling of pity. However, he- was evidently well np in wrestling, and showed that he possessed considerable skill. McKinnon managed to throw bim, hut the tail was not aliowsd;-»« . the Maori fell on hie shoulder. J. MoKidnon and D. Angland took the next bout, {which, from the weU*known capabilities of the competitors, was watched with great interest. After some little fencing a hold jwss called, but no fall resulted, McKinnon losing bis grip. O'Neill and Duggan next tried conclusions. These men were nneqnslly matched, and Duggan waa quickly thrown. Blind Bob waa sueeessfnl in throwing his : man in his next attempt, after wbieh J. McKinnon and D. Angland. competed, (he latter being victorious after a •harp tussle. The various bputa that followed wars more or loss one-sided, and ultimately D. Angland Snd W. O’Neill wera left to. compete for ths honors. O'Neill •seared the fist fall in a plucky manner, but in the next bont, which followed quiekly, Angland disposed of bis man in a style that evinced hie Skill. The final bout was won by O’Neill, Angland being thrown, and in the fall breaking the leaser ligaments of hie ankle. 100 Yards Girls’*Baob (under 16)—First prize, workbox ; second, necklet. N.MoAuliffe ... ... ... 1 A, Aokroyd 2 K. Lsvery ... 3 About 17 girls started. The race proved a good one, the. three named being very close together anc the others well up. 260 Yards Handicap Rack—First prize, 40« ; second, 20s. J, Clinch (i6yds) ... 1 T. Kyne (18yds) 2 W. J. Lewis (18yds) 8 B, 8. Smith (ser), MoAnlifle (10yds), R. Edgeworth (16yds), W. Angland (18yds), B. Junr. {lßyds), and J. Kyne (18yds) al«o ran. This wss a well contested race. McLeod made Ibe running at the start, but was soon collared by Kyne. When abont 6 yards from ths tops, Clinch, who was running strong, challenged Kyne, and won with very little so spare. Lewis with a good epurt secured third place, all the others being well np. Running High Jump—First prize, 20s; second, 10s. 1 TL Ohute (6ft life) ... ... 1 J. Collins (sft) a«e sss ,«#• I j M. Collins retired at 4ft Sin. s.Milb Running Handicap Race—First prize, 60s ; second, 20s ; third, 10s. B. 8. Smith (ser) .... ... 1 B, Lsvery (85yds) 2 A, Bisset (86yds) 8 B. Edgeworth (16yds), F. K. Gray (25yds), J. Kyne ;(35yde), and W. Angland (85yds) also ran. A good start wsa affected. Kyne, who J made the p«oe very warm, led until pasting the Grand Stand for the first time, when he was overtaken by Lsvery, who kept the lead,, ] aud it appeared to be hi* race. When about ] a hundred yards from home, however, Smito j passed him and won by a few yards. Throwing the Hammer—Fuat prize, 20s; second, lOs, J. McKinnon (80ft Sin) ... . 1 W. O’Neill (73ft) -2 J. Moir (73ft) ... - D. Btewart also competed. Vaulting with Pols —First prize, 20s ; J 1 second, 10a. B. HoßlAtney (Bft Biu) 1 J. Clinch (Bft 7m) 2 ] J. Lynch and P, Buckley also competed. ] 1-Milk Walking Handicap—first prize, ] ' 30s j seesud, 15s. J* Austin, junr., (20yds) 1 U. Barrett (16yds) ... ••• 2 , J. Kyns (36yds) also ran. ] : Tbf position of the competitors wss. ; unaltered for the first round, when Barrett j passed .Austin. Whan half of the saoond lap was covered Barrett wm on even terms j wuh ■ Kyne, all walking at a good rate. Alter paaeing the stand for the ieeond lime Barrett was “leading by about‘three yards, ahd this pasition was unaltered until passing tha stand for tha third time, when Kvne fall * back, Austin taking hie place. At (hie stage * Anetin put on a epurt ahd paieed Barrett J when 200 yards from home, and won by J about 40 yard*. Hop, Stkp, and Jump—First prize, 20e ; second, 10e. J. Bromshan (88ft lOin) ... 1 I J[. Oollina : (38ft Siu) ... ... 1 M. , Sullivan also compe-ed. Firemen’s Pace, in uniform (200 yards i handicap)—First prize, :20s ; second, i 10s. 1 B.Osrr ... ... ... ’.^l Bnsooo wss the on[y other competitor. Can won by about three yards.' Marridd Women’s Race-First prize, teapot; second, butter cooler; third, ( '■necklet. J ( Mrs Bdgelsr, junr.... ... 1 « Mrs Manning ... . ... ... 2 I ■ About six took part in this event, which < caused considerable merriment* < PumNo the Stone—First prize, 20e; i second, 10?. 1 W. O’Neill (86ft) ... ... 1 < j. Brosnahan (84ft) 2 1 J, Moir and N. McKinnon alts competed. < 200 Yards Oddfbllows* Handicap Race —First prize, Cup (presented by the Crown Brewery) ; second, 20s. A. Nieholss (2yds) 1 ,-F Aroher (Byds) ... .. 2 . W. Ooltman (ser.), F. Fsrkes (2yds), T. Larcombe (6yds), and B. Dunford (15yds) also ran. A grand race took plaes between Nicholas and Archer, the former winning by about a 7H& ‘ AIMING in THE Bing—First prise, 40s t second, 20s. T. Oonnolly 1 B. Edgeworth ... * A. Gibbs and 0. Ksrr alio competed. A tie between Oonnolly and Edgeworth haring occurred, it was decided to compete again, when it recoiled as above.

1-Mile Handicap Hubdle Race (over 8 fight* hurdles)— First prize, 50* ; second, 20a ; third, 16a. J. Clinch (28yds) 1 J. Austin, junr. (20yd) ... 2 E. 8. Smith (icratoh) ... ... 8 J. MoAuliffo (12yds) end R. Lavery (2Syd>) alio ran. Clinoh led from the *t»rt, »nd was neror oaught. Austin passed MoAnliffa about 16 yards from the finish and beat Smith at the tape The To* of War fell through owing to there not being suAoient entries, 200 Yabds Consolation Handicap— First prize, 20s ; second, 10s. B. MoLeod (4yds) 1 T. Syne (4yd.) 2 W. J. Lewis (ser), A. iiiset (4yds), and 0. Connolly (4yds) also ran. Oonnolly led until about 40 yards from the finish, when he was passed by Kyne. When a few yards from the tape, MoLeod, by a desperate effort, pawed Kyne and won by a few inohss, Oonnolly close np, Babt Show— First prize, A 1; second, 10s. Mrs T. King's baby 1 Mrs Gray’s baby 2 Fire othsrs were shown, and the judging wa i a difficult task. The lost event was over at 6 o’clock, and ths large assembly quickly dispersed,

REVIEW AT IEMUKA. A review af the various companies forming the Bouth Canterbury Battalion was held at Temukaon Boxing-Day. Tha weather was rather cloudy, and partly owing to this and counter attractions there was but a small attendance of either Volunteers or the general public. The Garaldins men came by the ordinary 9.20 a.m. train from Orari. The 1 imaru contingent were conveyed by special train, arriving at Temuka at about 12. I’romptly at 1 o’clock the men fell in at the drill abed and beaded by the Garrison Band marched to some vacant sections at the rear of the High School, Here they were formed into line for inspection by Lient.-Oelonel ilailey. The following is a list of the various companies represented, with their officers : Timaru Navals, 43 rank and file—Lieutenants Begg and Wood. Artillsry, B—Captain Jackson, Timaru Bifies, 32 —Lieutenants Withers and Jowsey. Geraldine Rifles, 22—Lieutenants Ward and Fearpoint. Temuka Bifies, 28—Lieutenants Findlay and White.

Majors Newall and Young were also pre* sent, and Captain and Adjutant Fookee (Ashburton Guards). After inspection the men were marched past in open column, returned in quarter column, and afterwarda at the double. Subsequently an attempt waa made to go through'the manmuvra known as the four-deep attack movement. This was entirely new to the majority preaent, but was executed fairly well. The men were then re-formed mtotheirrespeoti*eoempaniee, and Colonel Bailey took the opportunity te address them- He expressed bis regret at the small muster, but considered that he waa partly to blame in selecting a day upon which so many events were going on. He was sorry that the Temuka men had not paraded in greater force, as the review was,held at their rery doors. Had they desired he would have dismissed any who wanted to attend elsewhere. He trusted they had learned something during the day, and in future he would endeavor to arrange -the parades to suit the men better. The companies then returned, to the drillehed where they were dismissed.

RANGITATA BRIDGE RACES; Stewards —Mesere T. W, Corbett, J. Bulls J. Heney, D. Denoou, R. H. Pearpoint, W* Lawson, John Bae. Judge —Mr R. H. Pearpoint. Clerk of Scales— Mr W. B. Lawson. Starter—tit T. W. Corbett. Clerr of Course —Mr Jas. Rae. Handicappbr—Mr T. W. Corbett. These races took place yesterday, wd wars very successful. The following are the results:— Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 aovs. (Open to all comer*) ; 1$ mile* ; over six flights of hurdles. Mr F. Bull’s b g Seagull, 9ifc... (Mason) 1 Mr Soott’s oh g Umrper, 9it ... (Owner) 2 Hack Selling District Race, of 8 sovs.; the winner to. bo sold for £lO, anysurplus to go to the fund ; 1 tiiite. Mr H. Scott’# Susie. Bst 7ib ... (Miller) 1 Mr I. Ground water’s Lady Doling, Bit (Orton) 2 Mr Heney’i TsEooti, Bst Sib ... (Evan*) 3 Maiden Plate, of 10 sova ; 1 mile. For horses that have never won over £lO of public money. Mr J. Smith’s Nero, 9it 31b ... (Owner) 1 •Mr H, Coulter’s Media, Bst 41b (Collins) 2 Mr W. 7. Hawke’s Rapid Bay, 9ib 21b (Mason) 3 Arundel Cup Handicap, of 20 sovs;

14 miles ; open to all comers. Mr H. Coulter’s Media, 7«t 41b ... (Cox) 1 Mr F. Bull’s Seagull, Btt 81b... (Mason) 2 Mr W. F. Hawks’s Biipid Bay, Bst 41b (Collins) 8 Hack Rage, of 5 sovs; for horses that hava not won over 6 sovs of public money; for district horses only ; 1 mile. Goldfinch (Millar) 1 Jack (Arthur) 2 Dolly ... (Mason) 3 Hurkt Sourrt, winner to receive en. trance money; catch weights ; once round the course. Biz started for this event, which was won by Oax on Brunette. The Consolation fall to Rapid Bay# In this race Revoke swerved off the ooune and his rider waa thrown with great fores, sustaining a severs blow on the head, and ■ beieg much shaken. [A full report will appear in onr next,] SALVATION ARMY PICNIC. At 8.16 o’olok a.m. about 50 of the Temuka contingent of the Salvation Army started for Geraldine, when they held a picnic in a paddock near the Oatoblio Ohnreh, kindly I#n : . by Mr Mnndsll. Here a few of ths Gsral* dins townsfolk joined, and a very happy day waa apaot. A meeting was held abont halfEast three, whieb continued for nearly _an onr, the remainder of the day being whiled away in various games. A start was made for horns at abont 4 BC, and all arrived safely shortly before 8 o’clock.